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X975 FAN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 FAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,414 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 255,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 255,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,587 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 71,585 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing deterioration

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,599 miles

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

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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X975 FAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X975 FAN, 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 X975 FAN registered?

X975 FAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X975 FAN safe to buy?

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