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X831 YRE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 YRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Rear shock absorber bodys correded

engine oil service lamp lit overdue 9000 miles

engine overfilled with oil

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

handbrake performance just met 14%

ignition switch faulty

Fail 19 Feb 2019 145,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded fornt to rear centre section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light brings indcator lamp on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Rear shock absorber bodys correded

engine oil service lamp lit overdue 9000 miles

engine overfilled with oil

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

ignition switch faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort 50kg

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

can not see fully base of coil spring

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front support mount broken

rear suspension arms corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,961 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake imbalance is 34%

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from gear box seal at prop ()

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded can not fully see them (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake just passed wit 16%

all rear suspension is corroded and bushes worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and front support bracket broken

front brakes and parking brake need repairing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 108,961 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake imbalance is 34%

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from gear box seal at prop ()

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded can not fully see them (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake just passed wit 16%

all rear suspension is corroded and bushes worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and front support bracket broken

front brakes and parking brake need repairing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,194 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,122 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,614 miles

front brake pads getting low

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split and some movement

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,569 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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X831 YRE 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 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 X831 YRE, 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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What year was X831 YRE registered?

X831 YRE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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