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X814 DDC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 DDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,830 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,430 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,037 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,023 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,840 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,066 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,525 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,784 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,784 miles

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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X814 DDC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X814 DDC, 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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X814 DDC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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