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X497 VJK

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 VJK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,260 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

cover sills fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

cover sills fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 89,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,609 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs corroded

cetre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

front pads and discs worn

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,221 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,926 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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X497 VJK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X497 VJK, 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 X497 VJK registered?

X497 VJK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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