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J666 BXM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 BXM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 118,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,236 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 101,791 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,870 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 89,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,935 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,900 miles

air bag light on.

os/f track rod end slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust corroded.

slightly low reading ns/r park brake.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on.

os/f track rod end slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust corroded.

slightly low reading ns/r park brake.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,063 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 37,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,340 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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J666 BXM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J666 BXM, 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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J666 BXM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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