MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust clamp rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISE AXLE CARRY BUSHES SPLIT OUT OF MIDDLES AND O/S/R RESTING ON CARRY PLATE
ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BOTTOM OUTER BALL JOINTS THE CENTRAL CAARY BUSHINGS HAVE RIPPED OUT
ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F DROP LINKS CENTRE BUSHES RIPPED OUT
ADVISE REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT OUT
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE AXLE CARRY BUSHES SPLIT OUT OF MIDDLES AND O/S/R RESTING ON CARRY PLATE
ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F BOTTOM OUTER BALL JOINTS THE CENTRAL CAARY BUSHINGS HAVE RIPPED OUT
ADVISE O/S AND N/S/F DROP LINKS CENTRE BUSHES RIPPED OUT
ADVISE REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT OUT
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear differential mounting split.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V315 GTE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V315 GTE, 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 V315 GTE registered?
V315 GTE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 2000.
Is V315 GTE safe to buy?
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