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X844 PHJ

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,283 mi
Last recorded104,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 PHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,283 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,708 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,230 miles

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

Slight distortion on nearside & offside front brake discs.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,148 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint.

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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X844 PHJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green 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 X844 PHJ, 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

How do I check the history of X844 PHJ?

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What year was X844 PHJ registered?

X844 PHJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X844 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X844 PHJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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