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X476 PJN

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 PJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 124,819 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust section corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bushe damaged

o/s h/lamp lense cracked

rear exhaust box heavily corroded(slight blow)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

slight roughness in rear w/bearings

washers partially blocked

Fail 18 Sep 2009 124,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust section corroded

n/s/f suspension arm rear bushe damaged

o/s h/lamp lense cracked

rear exhaust box heavily corroded(slight blow)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight roughness in rear w/bearings

washers partially blocked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 103,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,209 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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X476 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X476 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X476 PJN registered?

X476 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X476 PJN safe to buy?

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