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K7 URV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,572 mi
Last recorded98,572 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 URV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,572 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,775 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,977 miles

Air-bag fault

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,988 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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K7 URV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K7 URV, 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 K7 URV registered?

K7 URV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is K7 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 URV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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