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V946 JGD

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,545 mi
Last recorded189,545 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 JGD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 189,545 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 181,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 181,422 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 170,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

off side front conneting rod dust cover split.

ston chip on near side swept area.

stone chip on off side front lower wind screen.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 162,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 148,817 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 148,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 133,786 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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V946 JGD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey 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 V946 JGD, 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 V946 JGD registered?

V946 JGD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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