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V193 DTO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,298 mi
Last recorded149,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV193 DTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 149,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 149,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 138,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 116,838 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 116,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 4 Jun 2007 109,876 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 26 May 2007 109,667 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 104,322 miles

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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V193 DTO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V193 DTO, 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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What year was V193 DTO registered?

V193 DTO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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