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V601 JBP

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 JBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,401 miles

rear brake discs worn - new pads fitted

brake warning lights stay on (x2) - brake fluid level is OK

centre rear seat belt missing - stuck under seat

child seat(s) are not securely fitted on rear seats

exhaust downpipe support bracket from rear of gearbox is corroded and fractured - system is still adequately supported

front brake discs worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

winter tyres fitted all round

Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front lower suspensiopn arms (LH & RH) have worn bushes - inner rear

brake warning lights stay on (x2) - brake fluid level is OK

centre rear seat belt missing - stuck under seat

child seat(s) are not securely fitted on rear seats

engine managemnt light stays on indicating fault

exhaust downpipe support bracket from rear of gearbox is corroded and fractured - system is still adequately supported

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

traction control light stays on indicating fault

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,895 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,782 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 64,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,700 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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V601 JBP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V601 JBP, 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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V601 JBP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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