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X96 DLF

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 DLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 132,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 132,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 121,058 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 22 May 2012 121,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 14 May 2011 118,326 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baffles rattling in centre exhaust box

both front w/bone mounts bushes starting to split & perish

engine management light on

water housing leaking on back of head

Pass 21 May 2010 113,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 105,572 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 99,815 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 99,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 89,245 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 79,584 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing wear indecators †very slight play in stearing rack

Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,485 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 75,447 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

f/washers part blocked

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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X96 DLF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X96 DLF, 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 X96 DLF registered?

X96 DLF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X96 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 DLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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