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X416 DJM

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,844 mi
Last recorded144,844 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 DJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,844 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 144,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 135,212 miles

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

eng man light on

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2012 127,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine managment light on

off side front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 127,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine managment light on

off side front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 123,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 123,342 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Aug 2010 114,114 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,061 miles

both front discs slightly worn

engine undertray fitted

gearbox oil leak

sill over covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,890 miles

sill covers fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,694 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust repaired at rear

sill over covers 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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X416 DJM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X416 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 X416 DJM registered?

X416 DJM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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