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V285 FRC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 74,468 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2017 74,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear) (around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear) (around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 May 2016 73,234 miles

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

brake pipes greased

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 30 May 2015 71,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,383 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 69,297 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 69,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2012 68,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 67,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 65,973 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 64,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,660 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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V285 FRC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V285 FRC, 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 V285 FRC registered?

V285 FRC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V285 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 FRC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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