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X929 XBB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,279 mi
Last recorded141,279 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 XBB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 136,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 136,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 130,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 130,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,664 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 111,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,329 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,691 miles

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,524 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 64,522 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 50,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,042 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X929 XBB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X929 XBB, 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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X929 XBB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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