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X971 UAG

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,369 mi
Last recorded126,369 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 UAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight play in offside track rod arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,611 miles

Evidence of an oil leak

Under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,611 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Offside track rod arm/poss play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high Offside (1.8)

Evidence of an oil leak

Under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,627 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,380 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,378 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 68,945 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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X971 UAG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X971 UAG, 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 X971 UAG registered?

X971 UAG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X971 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X971 UAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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