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V42 NNP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 NNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,479 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

front jacking point heavley corroded but not within a load bearing area

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust front pipe mount broken

Fail 9 Feb 2013 100,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust front pipe mount broken

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust rear silencer outer skin seperating

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,105 miles

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

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion in area's

brake pads warning lamp on

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 88,103 miles

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion in area's

brake pads warning lamp on

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,352 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,668 miles

airbag light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2010 76,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,480 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2009 71,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,516 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,333 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 55,333 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V42 NNP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V42 NNP, 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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V42 NNP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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