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X959 HNK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,112 mi
Last recorded124,112 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 HNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,112 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 124,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 112,823 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,331 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

n/s/front wiper slightly not cleaning the windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,645 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

n/s/front wiper slightly not cleaning the windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,428 miles

engine warning lamp on

n/s/front headlight slightly kicking up to the left

Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

n/s/front headlight slightly kicking up to the left

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,245 miles

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

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

engine management lamp stay on

n/s/front headlamp output slightly kicking up

Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,245 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine management lamp stay on

n/s/front headlamp output slightly kicking up

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,169 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,140 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 66,533 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 66,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 51,356 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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X959 HNK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue 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 X959 HNK, 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 X959 HNK registered?

X959 HNK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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