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B13 DJE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,020 mi
Last recorded159,020 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DJE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 159,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 157,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 155,013 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 161,091 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure light has been made removable for shows but at the time working normally (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front springs are coil overs making the suspension low but the suspension shafts do not make contact or wheels make contact. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog light is removeable for shows but at the time of the test was working ok

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rear springs are coil overs making the suspension low but the suspension shafts do not make contact or wheels make contact. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear no seats fitted to rear no seat belts tested

Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,965 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside suspension front and rear lowered but not catching wings or chassis

Offside Rear fog light secured in position by velcro

Offside suspension lowered front and rear but tyres and shafts not catching wings or body

Pass 15 Aug 2016 154,870 miles

Front suspension lowered

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing

Offside Rear fog lamp stuck onto the underside of the bumper with velcro

Rear drive shafts close to suspension arms and bodywork but not making contact

Rear front and rear suspension arms close to chassis but not making contact

Fail 15 Aug 2016 154,870 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front suspension lowered

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing

Offside Rear fog lamp stuck onto the underside of the bumper with velcro

Rear drive shafts close to suspension arms and bodywork but not making contact

Rear front and rear suspension arms close to chassis but not making contact

Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,706 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing

front and rear suspension arms very close to bodywork but not making contact

front and rear suspension lowered

rear drive shafts close to rear suspension and arms but not making contact

Fail 25 Sep 2015 154,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded and parts missing

front and rear suspension arms very close to bodywork but not making contact

front and rear suspension lowered

rear drive shafts close to rear suspension and arms but not making contact

Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension arm are very close to chassis but not making contact

nearside rear brake back plate corroded and bits missing

rear drive shafts close to rear arms and subframe

suspention lowered front and rear

Fail 31 Jul 2014 153,555 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension arm are very close to chassis but not making contact

nearside rear brake back plate corroded and bits missing

rear drive shafts close to rear arms and subframe

suspention lowered front and rear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 149,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 131,006 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 131,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 123,278 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 123,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 115,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 107,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 98,072 miles

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

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

advise handbrake adjust

Pass 30 May 2006 89,550 miles

both rear of mainline brake pipes corroded to max limit

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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B13 DJE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B13 DJE, 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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B13 DJE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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