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V204 LDU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,737 mi
Last recorded146,737 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 LDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 146,737 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 146,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 140,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 131,774 miles

Airbag lamp lit

Front brake pads wearing low

Front wipers worn

Metal front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2011 126,173 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 126,153 miles

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

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 120,962 miles

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

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

front disc's pitted

rear disc's pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,865 miles

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

nearside front foglight broken

Fail 22 Jan 2010 101,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front foglight broken

Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 52,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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V204 LDU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V204 LDU, 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 V204 LDU registered?

V204 LDU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V204 LDU safe to buy?

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