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X79 YAH

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 YAH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 93,118 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Differential housing rubber mounting seperating

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,258 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,147 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,375 miles

both front suspension anti-roll bar link bushes have split. Replacements are recommended

both front suspension arms outer balljoint covers appear to be splitting

both front tyres are cracking mainly on the inner sidewalls

both rear tyres are crackng and are currently at 1.6mm. Replacements are highly recommended

exhaust centre silencer rubber mounting would benefit from correct fitment

handbrake shoes may benefit from some attention as it felt like the car was dragging something when initially moved in reverse

rear wiper blade has perished

surface corrosion by both rear jacking points

Fail 6 Apr 2013 78,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front suspension anti-roll bar link bushes have split. Replacements are recommended

both front suspension arms outer balljoint covers appear to be splitting

both front tyres are cracking mainly on the inner sidewalls

both rear tyres are crackng and are currently at 1.6mm. Replacements are highly recommended

exhaust centre silencer rubber mounting would benefit from correct fitment

handbrake shoes may benefit from some attention as it felt like the car was dragging something when initially moved in reverse

rear wiper blade has perished

surface corrosion by both rear jacking points

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,476 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,069 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,060 miles

advisorys on previous test 433297240033

Fail 16 Feb 2010 60,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION TO REAR JACKING POINTS

EGR VALVE PIPE SLIGHT HOLE

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s handbrake cable has been rubbing on brake hose no real damage to hose

slight blow from rear silencer and in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s handbrake cable has been rubbing on brake hose no real damage to hose

slight blow from rear silencer and in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front headlamp glass holed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 33,638 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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X79 YAH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X79 YAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X79 YAH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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