MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both sills corroded
brake pipes corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch / anti roll bar mounts corroded
o/s/r tyre worn inner edge
after market springs fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump whining.
Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
air con rad damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V485 FPV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V485 FPV, 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 V485 FPV registered?
V485 FPV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V485 FPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V485 FPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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