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W48 JUP

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 JUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 82,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 81,706 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 74,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket detached but no affecting support of the system

rear exhaust baffle loose inside box

Pass 25 May 2012 71,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

gearbox-exhaust front pipe support bracket rotted off/broken

nearside front brake flexi pipe/abs and pad wires insecure-bracket missing

Fail 25 May 2012 71,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

gearbox-exhaust front pipe support bracket rotted off/broken

nearside front brake flexi pipe/abs and pad wires insecure-bracket missing

Pass 18 May 2011 61,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,872 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,651 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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W48 JUP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W48 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W48 JUP registered?

W48 JUP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W48 JUP safe to buy?

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