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X251 JTR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 JTR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 103,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,476 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,538 miles

Front & rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front & rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,634 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

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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X251 JTR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X251 JTR, 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 X251 JTR registered?

X251 JTR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X251 JTR safe to buy?

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