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V307 FVT

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,013 mi
Last recorded114,013 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 FVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,744 miles

all tyres have cuts in walls but not showing canvas

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,395 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,539 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 98,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,688 miles

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,302 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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V307 FVT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V307 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.

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What year was V307 FVT registered?

V307 FVT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V307 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V307 FVT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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