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W727 JPC

2000 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 JPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,640 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside body has slight damage

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,448 miles

airbag lamp is on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,396 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,734 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 54,734 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,641 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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W727 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W727 JPC, 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 W727 JPC registered?

W727 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W727 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W727 JPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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