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V259 JKR

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,927 mi
Last recorded13,927 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 JKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 13,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 13,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,496 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 7,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 1,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,816 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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V259 JKR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 V259 JKR, 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 V259 JKR registered?

V259 JKR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V259 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 JKR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V259 JKR have outstanding finance?

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