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W149 JPA

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,361 mi
Last recorded111,361 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 JPA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,361 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

coolant leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,938 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriated

srs warning lamp on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 101,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

srs warning lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,694 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 13 Oct 2011 94,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,051 miles

nearside and offside tyres side wall splitting

Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,046 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside tyres side wall splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2006 82,478 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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W149 JPA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W149 JPA, 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 W149 JPA registered?

W149 JPA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W149 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 JPA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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