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V996 JBK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,217 mi
Last recorded124,217 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 JBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,969 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 107,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 94,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,639 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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V996 JBK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V996 JBK, 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 V996 JBK registered?

V996 JBK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V996 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 JBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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