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W473 GJC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,110 mi
Last recorded107,110 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 GJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 107,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp displayed

exhaust front bracett broken exhaust still secure

rear brake pads under halfworn

Pass 20 May 2013 102,607 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp displayed

n/s o/s front lower ball joints slight movement

n/s/f tyre becoming perished tyre tread

rear brake discs becoming pitted/worn

Pass 18 May 2012 99,667 miles

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

engine managment lamp displayed

light corrosion n/s o/s rear brake discs

minor oil weep gearbox

Pass 6 May 2011 96,726 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 93,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 87,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 85,135 miles

offsaid tyre unevenwear

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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W473 GJC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W473 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 W473 GJC registered?

W473 GJC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W473 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 GJC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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