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X918 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,256 mi
Last recorded191,256 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 191,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 178,720 miles

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

Corrosion around wheel arches - outer

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks around engine and gearbox, rear suspension components slightly corroded.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 178,720 miles

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

Corrosion around wheel arches - outer

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks around engine and gearbox, rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,872 miles

brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 156,624 miles

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 3 Jul 2010 146,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 134,455 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded advise replace

Fail 27 Jun 2009 134,096 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded advise replace

Pass 15 Jul 2008 120,238 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 119,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear bumper damaged at n/side

Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear axle bushes †derteroirated

Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,743 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X918 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X918 DGM, 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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X918 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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