MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake hoses starting to perish
both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded advise replacment
damage to n/s/r light lense
movement in steering
n/s/r tyre wearing low
nail in o/s/r tyre
sill trims fitted
wiper blades poor
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W126 LJF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W126 LJF, 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 W126 LJF registered?
W126 LJF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.
Is W126 LJF safe to buy?
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