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W892 BJO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,210 mi
Last recorded146,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 BJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 146,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 138,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 138,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 131,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 119,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Apr 2008 108,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 108,153 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,531 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 98,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 88,557 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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W892 BJO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue 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 W892 BJO, 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 W892 BJO registered?

W892 BJO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W892 BJO safe to buy?

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