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W882 WMJ

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,254 mi
Last recorded145,254 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW882 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 145,254 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,364 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 14 Mar 2015 138,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,630 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 133,630 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 128,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 121,088 miles

Engine management lamp on

Slight play in the steering - nearside and offside

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,049 miles

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

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

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

Engine management lamp on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in the steering - nearside and offside

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,710 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 102,588 miles

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

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

both rear dampers slightly damp

front discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 77,735 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded and brocken

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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W882 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W882 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.

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What year was W882 WMJ registered?

W882 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W882 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W882 WMJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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