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V434 FNJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,057 mi
Last recorded177,057 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 FNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 177,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 177,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 170,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 170,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 164,551 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 157,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,755 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 150,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 142,813 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 142,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 135,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R trailing arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front trackcontrol arm rubber bushes .deteriorated

Handbrake performance weak

O/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/R trailing arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 125,844 miles

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

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

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 14 Jul 2010 120,541 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminat

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,305 miles

front and rear number plate starting to delaminat

Fail 7 Jul 2009 114,305 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 20 Jun 2008 107,225 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 27 Jun 2007 100,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,235 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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V434 FNJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V434 FNJ, 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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V434 FNJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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