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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

W651 JPJMOT history

W651 JPJ is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2014 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2014
Mileage
98,755 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 JPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2014
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

W651 JPJ was last recorded at 98,755 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,085 miles · 19 Sept 2013
Between the last two tests
5,670 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,755 miles
  • 2013 – 93,085 miles
  • 2012 – 89,843 miles
  • 2011 – 83,066 miles
  • 2010 – 74,283 miles
  • 2009 – 64,602 miles
  • 2008 – 57,128 miles
  • 2007 – 48,707 miles
  • 2006 – 35,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,755 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.7mm (legal limit 1.6mm) Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,755 miles (+5,670)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    862002228369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.7mm (legal limit 1.6mm) Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass93,085 miles (+3,242)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    887382163222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise accident dammage to nearside front
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

  3. Pass89,843 miles (+6,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    947869882256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  4. Pass83,066 miles (+8,783)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    798001001336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBorderline deterioation and leak from rear exhaust silencer(new rear exhaust silencer recommended)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to legal limit

  5. Pass74,283 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,283 miles
    Test number
    324845910204
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges

  6. Fail74,271 miles (+9,669)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    550765010241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  7. Pass64,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    480625179141
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low and offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  8. Fail64,602 miles (+7,474)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    580013979134
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust mount @ gearbox in very poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low & offside rear wearing low on inner edge

  9. Pass57,128 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    104133188148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens poor condition

  10. Fail57,128 miles (+74)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    481002388163
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens poor condition
    • NoteRecommend new brake pads with new brake discs

  11. Fail57,054 miles (+8,347)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    744100488109
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,707 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    151881957119
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion and pitting in rear brake discs
    • NoteHand brake lever travel would benefit from attention
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge

  13. Fail48,707 miles (+12,846)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    302610257156
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion and pitting in rear brake discs
    • NoteHand brake lever travel would benefit from attention
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge

  14. Pass35,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,861 miles
    Test number
    802251856157
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about W651 JPJ

Does W651 JPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W651 JPJ expired on 18 Sept 2014, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W651 JPJ?
The MOT on W651 JPJ expired on 18 Sept 2014. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W651 JPJ done?
W651 JPJ was recorded at 98,755 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has W651 JPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 JPJ has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on W651 JPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W651 JPJ find?
W651 JPJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front headlamp aim too low head lamp adjuster broken, and 12 more.

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