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V784 JKP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,557 mi
Last recorded77,557 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 JKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,277 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded/rotten

Offside Front jacking point corroded/rotten

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,277 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded/rotten

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroded/rotten

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 68,745 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 65,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,974 miles

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,573 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside wiper blades split. Wipers adequately clearing screen.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,609 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,081 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,687 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,460 miles

nearside front brake hose sluightly twisted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 464,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake hose sluightly twisted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,329 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,874 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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V784 JKP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V784 JKP, 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 V784 JKP registered?

V784 JKP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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