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W161 JPC

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,200 mi
Last recorded75,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 5mm, wearing out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 5mm, wearing out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 5mm, wearing out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage trim clips exposed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 5mm, wearing out on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,240 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre, attention required.

corrosion to rear exhaust box, however structurally sound and not leaking exhaust gases.

oil leak, attention required.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage corner of front bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage corner of front bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre, attention required.

corrosion to rear exhaust box, however structurally sound and not leaking exhaust gases.

oil leak, attention required.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,625 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,352 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

N/s/f & both rear jacking blocks missing

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,906 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

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

O/s/r brake pad wiring rubbed through

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f & both rear jacking pads missing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,906 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

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

O/s/r brake pad wiring rubbed through

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & both rear jacking pads missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,046 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,822 miles

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear jacking blocks missing.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,988 miles

Neareside rear 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,210 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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W161 JPC 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 72.2%.

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 W161 JPC, 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 W161 JPC registered?

W161 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W161 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 JPC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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