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X814 GGC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,079 mi
Last recorded131,079 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 GGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 131,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 127,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,455 miles

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

Offside 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 24 Sep 2012 110,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,312 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 104,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,914 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,690 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 81,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 74,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 74,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,610 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 GGC 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 64.7%.

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 GGC, 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 GGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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