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V455 GPN

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 GPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,924 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,463 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,246 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,741 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox exhuast mount broken

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,591 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,828 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,522 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,651 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,109 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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V455 GPN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V455 GPN, 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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V455 GPN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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