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X229 DJM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 DJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 102,895 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2017 102,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 82,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 May 2014 82,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 71,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 71,272 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,074 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,074 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,457 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,544 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,958 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,827 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine tray fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,278 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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X229 DJM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X229 DJM, 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 X229 DJM registered?

X229 DJM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X229 DJM safe to buy?

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