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W303 PPJ

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,498 mi
Last recorded122,498 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 PPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,423 miles

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

Rear differential is very noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2022 117,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential is very noisy

engine over heats

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Poor beam images

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault ASC (1.7 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel high

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

Poor beam images

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,253 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms with slight play at the rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,096 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,144 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,111 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,077 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 49,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 44,847 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W303 PPJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W303 PPJ, 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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W303 PPJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W303 PPJ safe to buy?

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