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V173 SEV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 SEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 122,728 miles

Engine oil level too high.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 122,728 miles

Engine oil level too high.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,615 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 6 Apr 2011 111,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 98,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 93,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dslight play to offside rear facing bush

Fail 31 Oct 2007 93,233 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dslight play to offside rear facing bush

Pass 13 Sep 2006 86,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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V173 SEV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V173 SEV, 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 V173 SEV registered?

V173 SEV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V173 SEV safe to buy?

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