MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear front lower suspension arm bushes weak
slight noise from steering column when rocked side to side
slight play in steering shatf from rack to column
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W214 JPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W214 JPL, 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 W214 JPL registered?
W214 JPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W214 JPL safe to buy?
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