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V133 GTA

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 GTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

orange oil light on

service overdue light on

Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 140,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,258 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting broken

parking brake poor

secondary catch on bonett seized

Fail 24 Feb 2017 134,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting broken

parking brake poor

secondary catch on bonett seized

Pass 15 Mar 2016 131,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 131,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 116,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,277 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,196 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,196 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,663 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 81,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,223 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V133 GTA is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V133 GTA, 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.

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V133 GTA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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