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W211 VJX

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 VJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 103,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Valve stem slightly damaged all four slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear? (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake back plates corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to fail criteria (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen washer operation poor

Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to fail criteria (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen washer operation poor

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,268 miles

Brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Front n/s brake disc pitted and in poor condition

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Front n/s brake disc pitted and in poor condition

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,760 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated ( Pads not worn)

Engine MIL illuminated

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

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

Rear brake stone guards slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated ( Pads not worn)

Engine MIL illuminated

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake stone guards slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

n/s wiper split

n/s/f ARB link pin lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f lower susp ball joint slight play

o/s park brake slight bind & h/brake lever travel long

Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,690 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

n/s wiper split

n/s/f ARB link pin lower ball joint slight play

n/s/f lower susp ball joint slight play

o/s park brake slight bind & h/brake lever travel long

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

front exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/r disc corroded

pad light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,197 miles

o/s/r disc corroded

pad light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 52,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,500 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 41,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,480 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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W211 VJX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W211 VJX, 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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W211 VJX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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