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V439 FVJ

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,964 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 158,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 147,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,249 miles

both front flexi hose starting to split

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 141,889 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front flexi hose starting to split

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 136,001 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside handbrake performance poor

Pass 25 Jun 2016 128,643 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 118,055 miles

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

h/brake operation poor

Pass 22 Jun 2013 112,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,817 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 100,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,225 miles

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

offside rear handbrake performance down slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,264 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 92,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 86,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,012 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 73,300 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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V439 FVJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V439 FVJ, 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 V439 FVJ registered?

V439 FVJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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