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V305 FPN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,978 mi
Last recorded19,978 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 FPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 19,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 19,227 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front exhaust mount rusted through but still supporting advise replace

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,227 miles

Front bumper insecure

front exhaust mount rusted through but still supporting advise replace

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,734 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 18,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,219 miles

Genral damage to outside of vehicle

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

near side front and rear door rubbing strips adrift on ends

near side rear tyre has deep cut >25mm not reaching cords

off side of front bumper damaged and insecure

off side rear tyre has deep cut <25mm just reaching cords

Fail 7 Dec 2011 17,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Genral damage to outside of vehicle

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

near side front and rear door rubbing strips adrift on ends

near side rear tyre has deep cut >25mm not reaching cords

off side of front bumper damaged and insecure

off side rear tyre has deep cut <25mm just reaching cords

Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,437 miles

Coolant warning light on.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,643 miles

throttle sticks

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,637 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 15,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,495 miles

Damage to off side front bimper and wing.

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,901 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 11,347 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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V305 FPN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V305 FPN, 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 V305 FPN registered?

V305 FPN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V305 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V305 FPN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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