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W137 JFG

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 JFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,991 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,282 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding parking brake. (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak.

engine oil leak.

n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn.

n/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner tread and close to the legal lmit.

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit.

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn close to the legal limit.

prop shaft coupling deteriorating from oil contamination.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread o/s n/s (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s front and rear jacking points slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r arches corroded slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking also corroded (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread o/s n/s (6.3.1d)

o/s n/s front and rear jacking points slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r arches corroded slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,982 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,454 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,401 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Offside front tyre heavily perished and scrubbing.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,401 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer leaking along seem right at the back of the silencer!

Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Noise from offside rear hand brake when applied whilst using rbt.

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

Offside front tyre heavily perished and scrubbing.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,309 miles

Offside and nearside front lowers suspension arms,rear bush's starting to perish.

Slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes at rear.

Slight play in both front lower suspsion ball joints.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,608 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating.

Offside rear tyre has various nails and metal penatrating.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,508 miles

Nearside front tyre worn down to 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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W137 JFG 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 W137 JFG, 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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W137 JFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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