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X97 AUP

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 AUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 109,351 miles

All tyres have several cuts to side walls ok at time of test

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,857 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres side wall cuts but not to cords

Fail 3 Dec 2011 107,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and rear tyres side wall cuts but not to cords

Fail 13 Nov 2010 106,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 103,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,396 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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X97 AUP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X97 AUP, 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

How do I check the history of X97 AUP?

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What year was X97 AUP registered?

X97 AUP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X97 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 AUP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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