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X912 XAG

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 XAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 162,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 150,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 136,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 123,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 111,128 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear wheel bearings worn. osr outer cv gaitor insecure. osf tyre worn to near legal limit. front number plate faded. front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nsf tyre worn to near limits. wear in both front lower suspension joints. osf brake pipe corroded. both rear wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

osr tyre mis-shaped & worn to legal limit. front wishbone rear bushes split. front brake balance just achieved. rear brakes fluctuating. front brake pads worn to near recommended minimum

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,485 miles

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

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

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

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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X912 XAG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc 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 X912 XAG, 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 X912 XAG registered?

X912 XAG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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