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V343 DLR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 DLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 135,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016
Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 119,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

hand brake pressure on limts

Fail 21 Mar 2013 113,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

hand brake pressure on limts

Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,235 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake warning light and traction control light on

front brake pads worn low

movement in offside front bottom ball joint

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate poor

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Mar 2012 106,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake warning light and traction control light on

front brake pads worn low

movement in offside front bottom ball joint

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate poor

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,734 miles

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

subframe / axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 72,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,551 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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V343 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V343 DLR, 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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V343 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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