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V306 FVT

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 FVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 126,361 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 126,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,676 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 109,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 101,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 101,966 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 79,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V306 FVT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V306 FVT, 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 V306 FVT registered?

V306 FVT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V306 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V306 FVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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