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W726 KJL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 KJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 86,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Approx 35% lower effort during increase and decrease chacks. (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All 4 outer wheel arches display corrosion. Nearside front has perforation, but no sharp or projecting edges. This is not deemed to be in a structural area.

Both sides outer sills display corrosion along length, this is within prescribed areas for seatbelt and suspension mounting points, and around all jacking points. Unable to view fully due to full length plastic protectors fitted.

Brake pad warning wiring damaged, nearside front.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slight corrosion (Unable to view fully due to position next to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake binding slightly. Unable to fully check wheel bearing. Slight roughness detected when rotated, but unable to determine exact source.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,640 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,377 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 72,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,133 miles

BOTH/FRONT/TYRES/WORNOUTER.EDGES

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 58,249 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 55,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 55,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,274 miles

INTERIOR/MIRROR/OBSTRUCTIONS/HANGING/INTO/VIEW

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,857 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 36,136 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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W726 KJL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W726 KJL, 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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W726 KJL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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