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V404 PCA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,620 mi
Last recorded60,620 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 PCA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,536 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,846 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,833 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,323 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,650 miles

roughness in the rear diff/noise when rotating the rear wheels

wear and movement in the brake reaction bushes

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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V404 PCA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V404 PCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V404 PCA?

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What year was V404 PCA registered?

V404 PCA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V404 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V404 PCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V404 PCA have outstanding finance?

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