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L16 MXD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MXD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,071 miles

Rear Silencer & wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,544 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,544 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,972 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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L16 MXD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L16 MXD, 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 L16 MXD registered?

L16 MXD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is L16 MXD safe to buy?

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