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X894 PFE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,629 mi
Last recorded156,629 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 PFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,108 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside and cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 146,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside and cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight splitting

Fail 1 Jul 2013 132,507 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 122,176 miles

All tyre valves slighty perished

Exhaust bracket starting to corrode

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Slight play in both front lower swivels

Slight play in both front rear suspension bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,187 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 115,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 108,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,506 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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X894 PFE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X894 PFE, 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 X894 PFE registered?

X894 PFE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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