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X337 NJB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,448 mi
Last recorded165,448 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX337 NJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 165,448 miles

Child Seat fitted - not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seat or seat belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

nearside parking brake effort low

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 24 May 2016 165,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted - not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seat or seat belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

nearside parking brake effort low

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2015 156,934 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)

Oil leak

front braker discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 156,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2014 155,929 miles

Nearside Front 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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 155,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock dust cover deteriorated

offside tyres cuts in sidewalls not to cords

suspension modified

Pass 21 Oct 2013 147,036 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Oct 2013 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine light on

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 136,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 127,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 116,392 miles

Oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

rear coil springs corroded

small splits in osf wiper blade

Fail 4 Sep 2010 116,157 miles

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

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Engine Oil Leak

O/S Wiper Blade Split On Ends

Pass 3 Oct 2009 103,609 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 103,609 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,099 miles

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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X337 NJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X337 NJB, 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 X337 NJB registered?

X337 NJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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