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R999 ACJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,646 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,992 miles

EML On

Gearbox To Exhaust Bracket Rotten

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

Oil leak

Wider Tyres Fitted To Front Than Rear

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML On

Gearbox To Exhaust Bracket Rotten

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

Oil leak

Wider Tyres Fitted To Front Than Rear

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,870 miles

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

EML on

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s h/brake poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,436 miles

engine malfunction light on

Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,258 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,426 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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R999 ACJ 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R999 ACJ, 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 R999 ACJ registered?

R999 ACJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is R999 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 ACJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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