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X802 NES

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,710 mi
Last recorded187,710 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX802 NES
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 187,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 176,532 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 176,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 165,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 131,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded & pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 131,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded & pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 121,884 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

rusting to metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2008 114,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 87,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 76,254 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 76,254 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X802 NES is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X802 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X802 NES registered?

X802 NES is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X802 NES safe to buy?

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