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H17 HMJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,162 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,554 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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H17 HMJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H17 HMJ, 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 H17 HMJ registered?

H17 HMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is H17 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 HMJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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