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V289 HVS

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 HVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 101,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2016 101,070 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 94,962 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 94,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,410 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 79,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 74,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,594 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,691 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 66,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 61,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 48,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,965 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V289 HVS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V289 HVS, 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 V289 HVS registered?

V289 HVS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V289 HVS safe to buy?

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