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W168 JPJ

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,011 mi
Last recorded144,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 144,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 141,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 137,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 137,072 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 136,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 135,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 133,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 132,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 131,391 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 131,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 127,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 112,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 107,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 106,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 105,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 105,447 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W168 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W168 JPJ, 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 W168 JPJ registered?

W168 JPJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W168 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 JPJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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