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X917 HLM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,168 mi
Last recorded117,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 HLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,383 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside inner rack joint has play

power steering pipe under sump damp

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside inner rack joint has play

power steering pipe under sump damp

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre and rear exhast deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,136 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 91,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,743 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 75,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,277 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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X917 HLM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 X917 HLM, 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 X917 HLM registered?

X917 HLM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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