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X840 KSD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 KSD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 115,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,063 miles

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded

oil warning light flickers intermitantly

Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded

nearside front brake pad warning wire insecure

oil warning light flickers intermitantly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,132 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear top shock absorber rubber mountings worn/split

nearside rear(front to rear)metal brake pipe corroded

offside parking brake reqires adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2009 100,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear top shock absorber rubber mountings worn/split

nearside rear(front to rear)metal brake pipe corroded

offside parking brake reqires adjustment

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,122 miles

advise slight play at steering column lower support bush

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,526 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 75,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 65,134 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,134 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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X840 KSD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X840 KSD, 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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X840 KSD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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