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V353 YRP

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 YRP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,043 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,800 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,765 miles

both rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,799 miles

brake warning light on

front wishbone rear bushes weak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

front wishbone rear bushes weak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,377 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHED

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT WORN E.R.A.

NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust mount rusty and weak

high travel in parking brake

Fail 30 Jun 2011 99,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust mount rusty and weak

high travel in parking brake

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,699 miles

both rear tyres worn very low (raised tread )

Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres worn very low (raised tread )

Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,185 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 93,184 miles

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

chips in windscreen

dent at rear of vechicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2008 87,490 miles

chips in windsreen

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

spare wheel missing

unable to check nearside front and offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,254 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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V353 YRP 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 68.8%.

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 V353 YRP, 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 V353 YRP registered?

V353 YRP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V353 YRP safe to buy?

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