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X872 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 52,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,783 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

n/s front and o/s front flooring affected by rust

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,379 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,115 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,195 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,228 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,303 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)

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,818 miles

front exhaust mounting poor

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,872 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,129 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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X872 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X872 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X872 DGM registered?

X872 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X872 DGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 DGM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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