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W127 PJB

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,534 mi
Last recorded113,534 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 PJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,699 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 105,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 102,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 102,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake disc worn

both rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,363 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tyre tread

oil dampness to engine

Fail 25 Nov 2010 91,363 miles

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

engine light on dash

front and rear discs slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tyre tread

oil dampness to engine

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,230 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly perished

both headlamp aims are slightly faded

centre exhaust braket heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,582 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 42,498 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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W127 PJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W127 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.

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W127 PJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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