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V103 NCA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 NCA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 136,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,730 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 131,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 123,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,239 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,238 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 112,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 105,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 78,433 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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V103 NCA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V103 NCA, 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 V103 NCA registered?

V103 NCA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V103 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 NCA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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