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X98 UPC

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 UPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,854 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 72,854 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Both wipers not fully tested and will need full testing at retest

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,680 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,921 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,219 miles

Airbag warning light on

All four tyres slightly perished

Rear number plate slightly delaminated, but not likely to be misread

Wiper blades slightly smeer

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,662 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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X98 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X98 UPC, 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 X98 UPC registered?

X98 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X98 UPC safe to buy?

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