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W288 JPM

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,966 mi
Last recorded102,966 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 JPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 102,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,267 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,046 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor pan.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor pan.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,213 miles

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

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,528 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

n/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,824 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 May 2006 56,445 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 56,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm

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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W288 JPM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey 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 W288 JPM, 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 W288 JPM registered?

W288 JPM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W288 JPM safe to buy?

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