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W118 JSL

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,607 mi
Last recorded103,607 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 JSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,607 miles

brake warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

Fail 14 Oct 2010 103,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light staying on

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,850 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,732 miles

All brake hose furrels rusty

Brake pipes coated and greased

Front tyres sidewalls perished

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,696 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipes greased

all brake hose furrels rusty

front tyres (side walls perished)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W118 JSL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W118 JSL, 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 W118 JSL registered?

W118 JSL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W118 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 JSL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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