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W661 BJX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,678 mi
Last recorded183,678 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 BJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2015 183,678 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in offside front wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2014 180,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 178,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 175,029 miles

Advanced corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S outer sill's

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 168,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion at front of O/S outer sill / floor pan

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

Metal sections of p/steering hoses corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 166,448 miles

Corrosion starting at rear of O/S and N/S sill's

Metal sections of p/s hose pump to rack corroded - Advise replacement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear road springs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 160,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 148,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 128,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2006 108,251 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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W661 BJX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W661 BJX, 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 W661 BJX registered?

W661 BJX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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