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W905 MJH

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,556 mi
Last recorded110,556 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 MJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,556 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight beam patterns poor

corrosion noted rear suspension components

corrosion noted underside

spare wheel loose

Fail 9 Dec 2020 110,556 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight beam patterns poor

corrosion noted rear suspension components

corrosion noted underside

spare wheel loose

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight pattern poor

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion noted underside and rear suspension components

spare wheel loose but carrier secure

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion noted underside and rear suspension components

spare wheel loose but carrier secure

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion noted underside jacking points

rear tyre aspect ratio 5% difference noted

spare wheel turns on mounting fixing bolt secure

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,477 miles

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside headlamp image deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp image poor

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery and carrier retainer device loose

corrosion noted throughout rear brake pipes

front tyres of different nominal size to rear tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp image poor

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery and carrier retainer device loose

corrosion noted throughout rear brake pipes

front tyres of different nominal size to rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion noted exhaust rear silencer

corrosion noted steel brake pipes underside front and rear

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion noted exhaust rear silencer

corrosion noted steel brake pipes underside front and rear

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion noted rear exhaust silencer

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion noted rear exhaust silencer

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

indicators operate when drivers door opened

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,274 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

All brake discs have surface corrosion.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,320 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

all brake discs showing deterioration

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,314 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

all brake discs showing deterioration

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,934 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,934 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,147 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,157 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 23,669 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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W905 MJH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W905 MJH, 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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W905 MJH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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