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W849 WMJ

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,465 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,300 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

note both rear sections of brake pipes are corroded and customer is aware

Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,074 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,998 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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W849 WMJ 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 75%.

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 W849 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W849 WMJ registered?

W849 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W849 WMJ safe to buy?

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