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J66 BMW

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,562 mi
Last recorded84,562 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 BMW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,917 miles

Poor re-coil on both front seat belts

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,146 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spring retainer missing from o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,856 miles

Play O/S of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,117 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,992 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres arw wearing on inner edges + tread at 3mm - Advise replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,651 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,451 miles

Rear bushes for O/S AND N/S front lower suspension arms are 50% split - Advise replacement

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,515 miles

Rear bushes for both front , lower suspension arms are 25% split - Advise replacement

Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,174 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges (under inflated) - Advise replacement ASAP

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

Offside Front 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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J66 BMW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J66 BMW, 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 J66 BMW registered?

J66 BMW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is J66 BMW safe to buy?

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