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W876 JFG

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,505 mi
Last recorded108,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 JFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise an amber oil warning light appeared at the start of the test.oil level checked on dipstick & level found to be ok

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise an amber oil warning light appeared at the start of the test.oil level checked on dipstick & level found to be ok

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to off side rear hose corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

movement in off side font lower swivel

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,336 miles

both front lower swivels have slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,598 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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W876 JFG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W876 JFG, 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 W876 JFG registered?

W876 JFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W876 JFG safe to buy?

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