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V481 GFG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 GFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 102,824 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 102,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,570 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,513 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s/sterring rack

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s/sterring rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,042 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 81,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake disc pads appear worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 77,955 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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V481 GFG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V481 GFG, 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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V481 GFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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