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W217 JPH

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 JPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,513 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,080 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag fault light ON

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

front tyres 2mm inner edge

indicator bulbs pale

nearside front suspension pan worn

rear pads and discs near limit

steering rack worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

front tyres 2mm inner edge

indicator bulbs pale

nearside front suspension pan worn

rear pads and discs near limit

steering rack worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,666 miles

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

airbag light on

brakes worn

nearside front indicator bulb pale

offside rear tyre perished limit and uneven inner tread

rear number plate poor

Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,666 miles

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

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

airbag light on

brakes worn

nearside front indicator bulb pale

offside rear tyre perished limit and uneven inner tread

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,725 miles

airbag light on

near side rear tyre perished

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front suspension arm worn

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs limit

rear rim damage

service indicator on

Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag light on

near side rear tyre perished

nearside front indicator pale

nearside front suspension arm worn

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear number plate poor

rear pads and discs limit

rear rim damage

service indicator on

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,199 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 21 Dec 2007 59,199 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,825 miles

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

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

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

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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W217 JPH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W217 JPH, 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 W217 JPH registered?

W217 JPH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W217 JPH safe to buy?

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