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X988 CGW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,415 mi
Last recorded63,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 CGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,415 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 63,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,593 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

CLEANED OUT THE WASHER JETS SO THEY WORK BETTER.

MAIN V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

NAIL OR SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,593 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

CLEANED OUT THE WASHER JETS SO THEY WORK BETTER.

MAIN V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

NAIL OR SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,127 miles

alight damage to all tyre walls

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,437 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,030 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,599 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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X988 CGW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X988 CGW, 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 X988 CGW?

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What year was X988 CGW registered?

X988 CGW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X988 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 CGW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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