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X973 ERP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,406 mi
Last recorded149,406 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 ERP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 149,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2013 147,723 miles

oil leaks noted

Fail 27 Aug 2013 147,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

oil leaks noted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 144,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 138,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 127,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak noted

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corrosion noted

Fail 25 Aug 2010 127,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak noted

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corrosion noted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 118,057 miles

air bag light on

oil leaks noted

slight bind noted to offside front wheel

slight corrosion noted to rear ends of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 112,631 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 104,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,571 miles

brake warning light on

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 94,911 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 94,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X973 ERP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X973 ERP, 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 X973 ERP registered?

X973 ERP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X973 ERP safe to buy?

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