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X891 CVV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,286 mi
Last recorded115,286 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 CVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,286 miles

engine management light is on

o/side front and front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

oil leak

slight cracking on n/side front brake hose // no cord showing //

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play dust cover is also split (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light is on

o/side front and front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

oil leak

slight cracking on n/side front brake hose // no cord showing //

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,018 miles

drivers mirror bound wih tape //still secure //

engine management light is on

n/s front coil spring corroded

o/s rear light cluster is damaged

oil leak

oil level low

sill covers fitted

slight brake bind at n/s front wheel

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes // at front //

slight movement at n/s front ball joint // on lock to lock //

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front to rear and o/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

drivers mirror bound with tape

n/s rear tyre showing sidewall damage

slight movement detected at front ball joints

Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front to rear and o/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

drivers mirror bound with tape

n/s rear tyre showing sidewall damage

slight movement detected at front ball joints

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,628 miles

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

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

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

centre section hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre section hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,010 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 102,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 101,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 96,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,793 miles

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 9 Oct 2007 93,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,394 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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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X891 CVV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X891 CVV, 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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X891 CVV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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