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X487 PJN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 PJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,957 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,889 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,191 miles

eml on

n/s front side light becoming poor

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,109 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres becoming worn

n/s front side light becoming poor

o/s rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,338 miles

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

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

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

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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X487 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X487 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 X487 PJN registered?

X487 PJN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X487 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X487 PJN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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