MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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X979 DLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X979 DLA, 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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What year was X979 DLA registered?
X979 DLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2000.
Is X979 DLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for X979 DLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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