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W774 SGJ

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,550 mi
Last recorded101,550 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW774 SGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 101,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,089 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,138 miles

engine management light on

exhaust gearbox mounting bracket broken

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle/retaining clip missing

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on outer edge.tread distorting advice change

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

exhaust gearbox mounting bracket broken

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle/retaining clip missing

nearside rear tyre heavly worn on outer edge.tread distorting advice change

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,525 miles

Engine warning light on

Front exhaust mount corroded

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

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,416 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light is on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside indicator unit

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,891 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts on nearside front and offside rear tyres outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2007 57,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts on nearside front and offside rear tyres outer wall

engine light is on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 41,510 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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W774 SGJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W774 SGJ, 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 W774 SGJ registered?

W774 SGJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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