CarVerify

Free Car Check

X831 CLH

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 CLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,507 miles

osf lower ball joint has grease around it and free play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nsf brake slight bind

osf lower ball joint has grease around it and free play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,263 miles

os rack gaiter

Fail 14 Jun 2011 121,262 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

os rack gaiter

Pass 27 May 2010 111,497 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW ADVCHECKED OUT / N/S/F 2.8MM / N/S/R 2.8 MM / O/S/R 3MM / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / N/S/R HAND BRAKE VERY LOW ADV GET CHECKED OUT

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VERY SLIGHT WHITE ON REAR INDICATERS / N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST / N/S/WIPER SOON NEEDS REPLACING / DOWN PIPE MOUNT ROTTON AWAY

Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,499 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

N/S/ FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,221 miles

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X831 CLH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X831 CLH, 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

How do I check the history of X831 CLH?

You can check the full history of X831 CLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X831 CLH registered?

X831 CLH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X831 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X831 CLH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X831 CLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X831 CLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.