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W956 LJB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,924 mi
Last recorded68,924 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 LJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,553 miles

nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012
Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 32,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

nail in offside rear tyre tread

oil dampness around gearbox

rear number plate deteriorating

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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W956 LJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W956 LJB, 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 W956 LJB registered?

W956 LJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W956 LJB safe to buy?

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