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X96 UPC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,654 mi
Last recorded65,654 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 UPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,654 miles

Rear both axle beam bushes deteriorated

both rear brake pipes becoming badly corroded

minor corrosion to all coil springs

minor corrosion to rear brake discs

other various brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point area badly corroded

Rear both axle beam bushes deteriorated

both rear brake pipes becoming badly corroded

minor corrosion to all coil springs

minor corrosion to rear brake discs

other various brake pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f and both rear coil springs becoming corroded

noise when spinning n/s/r wheel, unable to tell if from wheel bearing or diff.

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,079 miles

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

front exhaust bracket broken system secure

n/s/f brake pads appear worn not fully visible

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,058 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken

various light oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,886 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system supported

exhaust system becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from back box

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various minor oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,103 miles

Near side rear tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

Nearside dip beam image hazy

Offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

airbag lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

airbag lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,181 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,181 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic outewr cover sills fitted

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 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPC, 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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X96 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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