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X447 PJN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 PJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 86,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,677 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 81,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,467 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,467 miles

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

both front tyres worn †front brake discs worn some inbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,323 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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X447 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X447 PJN, 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 X447 PJN registered?

X447 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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