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W289 JPC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,994 mi
Last recorded117,994 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 JPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 117,994 miles

both front hoses cracked

brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

nearside front arm rear lower bush has play

nearside front drop link has play

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,370 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 108,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,004 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,961 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 58,961 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,827 miles

F/BRAKE IMBALLANCE

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT REAR DISCS WORN WITH LIP UNABLE TO VIEW F/REAR PADS FULLY

Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,659 miles

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

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

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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W289 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W289 JPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W289 JPC registered?

W289 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W289 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 JPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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