MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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X497 VJK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2000.
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