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X831 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,048 miles

Front Oil leak quite bad ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,152 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

pad warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2015 113,021 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f inner wing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

pad warning light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pad warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,783 miles

Pad Wear Light On Dash

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 103,776 miles

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

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

Pad Wear Light On Dash

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 75,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,645 miles

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

air bag light on

drive belts cracking

front suspension arm ball joint housing,s have play

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,804 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,965 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,037 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 34,037 miles

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

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
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X831 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X831 DGM, 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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X831 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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