CarVerify

Free Car Check

V332 KKO

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,786 mi
Last recorded134,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV332 KKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

nearside rear floor pan undersealed

Fail 13 Feb 2012 128,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes covered in grease

engine light on

nearside front tyre cracking on tyre wall

scratch in windscreen very near excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,997 miles

engine management light on

scratches on front windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

scratches on front windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,438 miles

engine manegemant light on

Fail 18 Feb 2010 125,438 miles

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

engine manegemant light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,517 miles

play in offside front bottom ball joint near excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,465 miles

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

slight play in offside and nearside front ball joints and wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,465 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front ball joints and wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2007 97,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 97,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 83,740 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

slight binding on both rear wheels †

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V332 KKO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V332 KKO, 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

How do I check the history of V332 KKO?

You can check the full history of V332 KKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V332 KKO registered?

V332 KKO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V332 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V332 KKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V332 KKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V332 KKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.