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X347 PHJ

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,654 mi
Last recorded106,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 PHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 106,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,850 miles

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

cleared screen

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 100,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

cleared screen

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,062 miles

both rear metal brake pipes by rear flexies corroding-rec. planned replacement

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear metal brake pipes by rear flexies corroding-rec. planned replacement

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 83,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,280 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 79,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,243 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R Brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,760 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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X347 PHJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X347 PHJ, 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 X347 PHJ registered?

X347 PHJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X347 PHJ safe to buy?

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