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V304 LAN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 LAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,662 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,443 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,509 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,125 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,998 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,401 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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V304 LAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V304 LAN, 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 V304 LAN registered?

V304 LAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V304 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V304 LAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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