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V337 FNN

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,385 mi
Last recorded140,385 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 FNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 140,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 140,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 135,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 130,509 miles

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

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

OSR brake disc cover corroded

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

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 22 May 2013 130,499 miles

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

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

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

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

OSR brake disc cover corroded

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

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 123,065 miles

o/s/r back plate rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,881 miles

o/s/r brake back plate rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2011 116,871 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake back plate rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,638 miles

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

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 112,629 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front exhaust mount deteriorated.And loose.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 93,868 miles

has some wear in o/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,863 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has some wear in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 71,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 71,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V337 FNN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V337 FNN, 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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V337 FNN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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