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X963 CGW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 CGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 70,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,777 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,510 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 67,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,112 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,251 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 116,352 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,756 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 106,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Dec 2007 95,449 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 95,449 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Air leak from engine breather system.

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Rattle from exhaust system.

Rear silencer corroded. (not leaking gases)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 81,920 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 81,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 69,034 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge - poss tracking (toeing out too much?)

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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X963 CGW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X963 CGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X963 CGW registered?

X963 CGW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X963 CGW safe to buy?

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