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V104 GGF

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 GGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 38,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,110 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE JUST STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN THE OUTER SIDE WALLS AND TREADS

THE OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK BADLY BETWEEN THE OUTER SIDE WALL AND TREAD

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,746 miles

THERE MAY BE SOME ROUGHNESS IN THE NSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,098 miles

OSR TYRE TREAD LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 24,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,609 miles

NSR INDICTOR AND SIDE LIGHT AND STOP LIGHT ALL STARTED TO WORK WHEN LAMP TAPED.

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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V104 GGF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V104 GGF, 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 V104 GGF?

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What year was V104 GGF registered?

V104 GGF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V104 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V104 GGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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