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W442 JPL

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,261 mi
Last recorded105,261 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 JPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,840 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 64,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,133 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,480 miles

front flexi brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,306 miles

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 4 Oct 2008 50,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,813 miles

c/l 510880

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,932 miles

c/l 451674

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,811 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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W442 JPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W442 JPL, 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 W442 JPL registered?

W442 JPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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