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W124 PJB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 PJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,494 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear screen and side windows heavily tinted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes front and rear (6.3.4e)

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear screen and side windows heavily tinted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,471 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear brake pads wearing thin

both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 18 May 2015 99,773 miles

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

hand brake travel high

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,217 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension rear bushes worn

engine k light staying on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,650 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,467 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 73,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,030 miles

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

off side rear tyre 3mm

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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W124 PJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W124 PJB, 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 W124 PJB registered?

W124 PJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W124 PJB safe to buy?

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