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W319 LJA

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW319 LJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 154,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 75,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Offside and Nearside front and rear outer sills around jacking points slightly corroded. Nearside front jacking point pad missing.

Offside and Nearside front shock absorbers have little or no damping effect

Offside front wing and wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,506 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,480 miles

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

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)

air bag light on.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,476 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,825 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005
Fail 24 Aug 2005 32,498 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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W319 LJA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W319 LJA, 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 W319 LJA registered?

W319 LJA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W319 LJA safe to buy?

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