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V432 GVR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 GVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,833 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around outer edge deep enough to reach ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,540 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,391 miles

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

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

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

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

fanbelts cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,721 miles

advise yellow oil light came on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,317 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,096 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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V432 GVR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V432 GVR, 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

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What year was V432 GVR registered?

V432 GVR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V432 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V432 GVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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