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W472 GJC

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,179 mi
Last recorded155,179 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 GJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 155,179 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 155,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,699 miles

both front flexis cracked and split

Fail 14 Jun 2013 146,524 miles

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

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

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

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

both front flexis cracked and split

rattling noise on offside rear wheel

wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 137,073 miles

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

brake pad light on dashboard

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 136,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pad light on dashboard

engine managment light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 125,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 125,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

advise engine management light on

Fail 5 Jul 2010 115,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,918 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,899 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 91,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,677 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 65,160 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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W472 GJC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W472 GJC, 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 W472 GJC registered?

W472 GJC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W472 GJC safe to buy?

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