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W709 MJB

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 MJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear front pads and discs

Fail 8 Apr 2014 133,285 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear front pads and discs

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,778 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)

N/s/f tyre on legal limit

N/s/r tyre low tread

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,778 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)

N/s/f tyre on legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/s/f tyre on legal limit

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,016 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 112,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 112,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,124 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre tread worn on edge

slight free play in steering

Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,124 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyre tread worn on edge

slight free play in steering

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,802 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,789 miles

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

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

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,161 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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W709 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W709 MJB, 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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W709 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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