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W541 JVT

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,652 mi
Last recorded105,652 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 JVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 105,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

offside nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,592 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

offside nearside front flexi brake hoses deteriated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,592 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear coil spring slight corrosion

offside nearside front flexi brake hoses deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,038 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

rear exhaust heavely corroded and slight leak of gases

slight deteriation on both front flexi brake hoses

slight pitting on rear brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,971 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,053 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but system secure

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 62,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,422 miles

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

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 Aug 2006 46,214 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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W541 JVT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W541 JVT, 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 W541 JVT registered?

W541 JVT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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