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X899 CBY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 CBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,307 miles

offside front mirror unit tape up.

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,415 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 72,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,434 miles

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

drivers side brake slighty binding

rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,923 miles

nearside & offside front brake flex hose perished & cracked up slight ????

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & outer side wall slight damage !!!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked on traed section quite alot !!!!

offside front tyre on 2.5-3.mm traed depth & worn uneven ????

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,403 miles

found quite alot of imbalance on front brake's???

nearside front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn???

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre on 3.17mm tread depth?

offside front tyre on 3.51mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,393 miles

bothside rear and offside wing indicator bulbs faded

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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X899 CBY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X899 CBY, 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 X899 CBY registered?

X899 CBY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X899 CBY safe to buy?

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