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W812 YJX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,834 mi
Last recorded159,834 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 YJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 159,834 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Front washers poor

Front wipers smear

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Front washers poor

Front wipers smear

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 151,094 miles

both front flexi brake hoses rubbers slightly perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop linkage

various underside brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2011 139,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,872 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 117,872 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,414 miles

engne management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engne management light on

Pass 23 May 2008 85,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,915 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 68,912 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 51,815 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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W812 YJX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W812 YJX, 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 W812 YJX registered?

W812 YJX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W812 YJX safe to buy?

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