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V387 HEH

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 HEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,918 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 19 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; pipes corroded , n/s & o/s front to rear at rear hoses

Exhaust ; mounting bracket deteriorated at gearbox

Lighting ; o/s dip headlamp image odd

Lighting ; o/s/r position lamp slightly affected by indicator

Note ; brake pads wear indicator lamp on , suspect sensor wire

Note ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , can affect beam image

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar links have a ball joint seal splitting

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 20 Nov 2014 102,467 miles

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded by hoses , pipes mainly coated difficult to assess corrosion

Exhaust ; front mount bracket at gearbox deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,467 miles

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded by hoses , pipes mainly coated difficult to assess corrosion

Exhaust ; front mount bracket at gearbox deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,747 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 13 Nov 2013 93,747 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 85,596 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,138 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake pipe cleaned and painted black

rear lights have been painted black

Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

rear lights have been painted black

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 55,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,432 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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V387 HEH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V387 HEH, 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 V387 HEH registered?

V387 HEH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V387 HEH safe to buy?

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