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XBZ 9356

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 9356
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,767 miles

boot area nou checked

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

rear exhaust leak and exhaust system corroding

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

boot area nou checked

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

rear exhaust leak and exhaust system corroding

slight play in steering rack

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,147 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across floor @ rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,781 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling Anti roll bar resting on steering rack (2.1.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,454 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

All tyres have age related marks

Both front disc are slightly worn/pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,454 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

All tyres have age related marks

Both front disc are slightly worn/pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,347 miles

ALL 4 tyres showing age related cracks

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,759 miles

All brake discs are slighley worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,147 miles

ALL 4 tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall and tread

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,147 miles

ALL 4 tyres have age related cracking to the sidewall and tread

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,264 miles

ALL 4 tyres have age related cracking around the side wall and tread

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,618 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,909 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,411 miles

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

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

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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XBZ 9356 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XBZ 9356, 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 XBZ 9356 registered?

XBZ 9356 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is XBZ 9356 safe to buy?

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