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W379 JUP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 JUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 105,988 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

fuel pipes at rear have slight corrosion

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2013 105,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

fuel pipes at rear have slight corrosion

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2012 98,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

airbag warning light illuminated

battery insecure

bonnet safety catch sticking

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 98,546 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light illuminated

battery insecure

bonnet safety catch sticking

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,416 miles

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

advise brake pipes replaced

air bag light on

battery slightly loose

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear and small rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

front to rear fuel lines corroded and sealed

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside door mirror slightly loose(glass)

nearside rear tyre worn low 2.5mm(both rear tyres uneven wear)

offside head lamp image slightly distorted

tyre size 215/45/17

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,416 miles

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

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

advise brake pipes replaced

air bag light on

battery slightly loose

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear and small rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

front to rear fuel lines corroded and sealed

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside door mirror slightly loose(glass)

nearside rear tyre worn low 2.5mm(both rear tyres uneven wear)

offside head lamp image slightly distorted

tyre size 215/45/17

Pass 4 May 2010 85,166 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag lamp illuminated

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 78,252 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 7 May 2009 78,252 miles

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

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

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

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 16 Apr 2008 67,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 45,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 43,052 miles

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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W379 JUP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W379 JUP, 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 W379 JUP registered?

W379 JUP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W379 JUP safe to buy?

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