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X87 FGF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 FGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,916 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on due to be failure soon

front washers u/s,sub zero temp. benifit given to presenter

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and nick out wall

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

pad warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge and nick out wall

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2010 88,013 miles

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

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

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

front exaust mount poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,630 miles

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

air bag light staying on

both front lower rear thrust arm bushes worn recommend replace

hand brake close to maxium travel

Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level close to min

Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,338 miles

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

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

brake fluid level close to min

Pass 30 Nov 2007 693,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,704 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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X87 FGF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X87 FGF, 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 X87 FGF registered?

X87 FGF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X87 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X87 FGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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