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V108 ETH

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 ETH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,432 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front 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 15 May 2013 100,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,331 miles

225/40/18 X 4

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER INTERNAL BAFFLE INSECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

Fail 8 May 2012 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

225/40/18 X 4

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER INTERNAL BAFFLE INSECURE

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

Pass 10 May 2011 78,713 miles

225/40/18 X4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LOW WASHER LEVEL INDECATED ON DASH

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/11/11

Fail 10 May 2011 78,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

225/40/18 X4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LOW WASHER LEVEL INDECATED ON DASH

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/11/11

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 65,056 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 65,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,161 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,016 miles

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

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

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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V108 ETH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V108 ETH, 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 V108 ETH registered?

V108 ETH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V108 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V108 ETH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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