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W122 VJN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 VJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,483 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,483 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,579 miles

excessive oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,910 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,610 miles

Engine MIL light on

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

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,585 miles

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

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

Engine MIL light on

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

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

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,072 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,460 miles

both nearside door shuts have slight corrosion

engine fault light is lit

evidence of the nearside front brake binding

exhaust system centre section is noisy when hit. The exhaust to gearbox mount also appears missing. The exhaust is still fully supported

slight balljoint play in the offside front suspension anti-roll bar droplink

unable to fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,492 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

dashboard engine light is lit

Fail 22 Jan 2011 60,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are cracking

dashboard engine light is lit

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

both outer sills covered unable to carry out a full inspection

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

unable to carry out a full inspection of both rear coil springs

Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,415 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

offside and nearside front tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,241 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,983 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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W122 VJN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W122 VJN, 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

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What year was W122 VJN registered?

W122 VJN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W122 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 VJN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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