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V362 DLR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 DLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from engine but not considered excessive

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,780 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 115,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jack point corroded and holed

Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,903 miles

All jacking points are corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,543 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Front anti roll bar bushes split

Nearside front lower arm ball joint has slight play in

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion around offside front jacking point

Small blow around centre and rear sections

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,353 miles

Centre & rear exhaust is corroded & blowing slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 112,353 miles

Centre & rear exhaust is corroded & blowing slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Moderate, from engine ()

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,022 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly worn/perishing

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Moderate oil leak from timing chest area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,022 miles

Auxiliary belt slightly worn/perishing

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Moderate oil leak from timing chest area

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,069 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

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

auxiliary belt looks worn

oil leak from timing chest area

rear box outer skin corroding

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,552 miles

slight corrosion on front exhaust mount & rear box

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 93,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,853 miles

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

Rear No. plate, starting to deteriorate - next years mot fail?

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 77,012 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,097 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 68,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,484 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,484 miles

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)

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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V362 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V362 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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V362 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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