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X823 PES

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,591 mi
Last recorded67,591 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 PES
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 67,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 51,289 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,424 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake discs corroded/corroding/pitted

brake hose ferrules corroding

brakes pipes between rear flexi brake hose corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

jacking points corroded

nearside front wing corroded/holed

p.a.s. pipes corroded

p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet

rear washer inoperative

shock absorbers corroded/corroding

slight play/movement felt in offside ball joint

some corrosion on coil springs

some smearing on wipers

some/slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear fuel line

surface corrosion on exhaust

both rear tyres at 2mm and perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,424 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake discs corroded/corroding/pitted

brake hose ferrules corroding

brakes pipes between rear flexi brake hose corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

jacking points corroded

nearside front wing corroded/holed

p.a.s. pipes corroded

p.a.s. reservoir damp/wet

rear washer inoperative

shock absorbers corroded/corroding

slight play/movement felt in offside ball joint

some corrosion on coil springs

some smearing on wipers

some/slight corrosion on 1 x front to rear fuel line

surface corrosion on exhaust

both rear tyres at 2mm and perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 42,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,948 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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X823 PES is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X823 PES, 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 X823 PES registered?

X823 PES is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X823 PES safe to buy?

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