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W892 JFG

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,340 mi
Last recorded74,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 JFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,772 miles

Prop bearings noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,300 miles

205/55 x 16 Both front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,787 miles

All 4 tyre valves slightly perished

Both rear tyres perished but not excessive

Brake warning lights on dashboard

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Play noted in steering rack to limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,671 miles

childseat fitted osr

Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

childseat fitted osr

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Feb 2006 34,202 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 JFG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W892 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 W892 JFG registered?

W892 JFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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