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W116 LJB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 LJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 156,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 152,999 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 152,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 129,761 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,534 miles

damage to offside front bumper

Fail 14 Mar 2008 116,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front bumper

Pass 4 May 2007 104,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,454 miles

Both rear tyres near the legal limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

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

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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W116 LJB 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 W116 LJB, 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

How do I check the history of W116 LJB?

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What year was W116 LJB registered?

W116 LJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W116 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 LJB 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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