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X819 CBY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX819 CBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 114,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 109,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,501 miles

Oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,457 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,896 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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X819 CBY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 X819 CBY, 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 X819 CBY registered?

X819 CBY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X819 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X819 CBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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