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W97 JPC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 JPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,229 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked to right hand side (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,229 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked to right hand side (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

under-tray

Fail 17 Sep 2015 118,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

under-tray

Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,229 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,229 miles

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 111,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

em light on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,034 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,376 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 93,376 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT IN NEARSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,872 miles

air bag warning light on

both rear brake pipes corroding/rusting

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low and wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 84,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

handbrake travel, but only has a reserve

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low and wearing on edges

o/s and n/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,777 miles

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)

air bag light on

eml light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,274 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 48,274 miles

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

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

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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W97 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W97 JPC, 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 W97 JPC registered?

W97 JPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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