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X803 GEB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,725 mi
Last recorded69,725 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 GEB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 69,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,045 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,003 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,442 miles

Nearside Front wheels slightly damage

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheels slightly damage

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

water leak from washer bottle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,604 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front door mirror glass damage

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,890 miles

front metal exhaust clamp corroded away

front tyres cracking up

oil leaks

oil warning light coming on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front metal exhaust clamp corroded away

front tyres cracking up

oil leaks

oil warning light coming on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,641 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,683 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 30,970 miles

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

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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X803 GEB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X803 GEB, 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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What year was X803 GEB registered?

X803 GEB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X803 GEB safe to buy?

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