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W949 VJM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,627 mi
Last recorded62,627 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 VJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,627 miles

n/s/front tyre inner wall cracked

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre outer wall in poor condition

oil leak engine

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,604 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre inner wall cracked

o/s/front tyre outer wall in poor condition

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,371 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,460 miles

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

Oil leak

e m l light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,976 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting missing

front brake pads getting low

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE HAD VERY LOW OIL LEVEL ADDE 3.5LTS 5/30

ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front pipe mount missing still suported by other mounts

gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,359 miles

baffles loose in centre exhaust box.

both rear tyres on wear limit, advise replacement soon.

front exhaust mount corroded.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,320 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,138 miles

front exhaust mount corroding.

offside front tyre wearing out on edges,not failure due to raised tread pattern but would advise replacement soon.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust mount corroding.

offside front tyre wearing out on edges,not failure due to raised tread pattern but would advise replacement soon.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,122 miles

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

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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W949 VJM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W949 VJM, 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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W949 VJM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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