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X854 ELC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

192,358 mi
Last recorded192,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 ELC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 192,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 192,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 189,314 miles

eml on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 189,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box hanger deteriorated,middle box baffles rattling

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to each axle

e.m.l. light on

front prop.shaft dougnut split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 182,751 miles

n/s mirror missing

oil leak

pas belt perished

rear brake discs worn

slight play in trailing arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2014 182,751 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror missing

oil leak

pas belt perished

rear brake discs worn

slight play in trailing arm bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 172,214 miles

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on outside edge

power steering belt perished

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Aug 2013 172,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on outside edge

power steering belt perished

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Aug 2012 158,933 miles

Auxillary drive belts perishing

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Auxillary drive belts perishing

Engine management warning lamp on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,208 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2011 148,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2010 131,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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)

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

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

Rear bump stops starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2010 131,998 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Rear bump stops starting to perish

Slight oil leak

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2009 114,754 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,754 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front washer jets only partially working

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil warning light on

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Jul 2008 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front washer jets only partially working

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil warning light on

pad warning light on

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,597 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,713 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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X854 ELC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X854 ELC, 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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X854 ELC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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