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X898 DNV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 DNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near to jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near to jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 83,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,481 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 81,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,973 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,183 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,019 miles

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

Near side front tyre are starting to crack

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Vehicle starting to show signs of c orrsion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,519 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 67,519 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,875 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,452 miles

Exhaust support at gearbox-clamp almost corroded to excess.

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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X898 DNV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X898 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.

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What year was X898 DNV registered?

X898 DNV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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