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V978 FJK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,127 mi
Last recorded84,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 FJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,127 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,582 miles

handbrake high

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r, n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded at brake hose area

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,967 miles

Near side anti roll bar drop link boot deteriorated

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

Off side front anit roll bar drop link boot split

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,072 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,378 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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V978 FJK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V978 FJK, 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 V978 FJK registered?

V978 FJK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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