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V496 HWP

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,182 mi
Last recorded143,182 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 HWP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 143,182 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

o/s/f mirror has a crack

Pass 23 Aug 2012 141,320 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 141,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 140,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 138,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 136,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 130,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 128,603 miles

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

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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V496 HWP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V496 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V496 HWP registered?

V496 HWP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V496 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 HWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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