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V462 GUR

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,497 mi
Last recorded137,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 GUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 126,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,825 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2012 119,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 167,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 66,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 54,417 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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V462 GUR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V462 GUR, 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 V462 GUR registered?

V462 GUR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V462 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V462 GUR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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