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W884 WMJ

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW884 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 144,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 131,628 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 131,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,599 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2010 126,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,033 miles

osr tyre worn on legal limit

plastic covers fitted

washers just reach windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2008 105,978 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 105,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,291 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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W884 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W884 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 W884 WMJ registered?

W884 WMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W884 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W884 WMJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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