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X885 DNV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 DNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 99,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,108 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

srs air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 81,352 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 74,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 59,035 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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X885 DNV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X885 DNV, 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 X885 DNV registered?

X885 DNV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X885 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X885 DNV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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