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V263 PER

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV263 PER
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,902 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 114,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 105,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 105,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,916 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 78,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,689 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,689 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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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V263 PER is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V263 PER, 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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V263 PER is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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