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V519 ELP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV519 ELP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,201 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,474 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 69,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 64,095 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 64,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,203 miles

all four tyres side wall perishing under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,301 miles

all four tyres outer walls cracking

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded, recommend replacing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,317 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,646 miles

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

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

front wiper blades not in good condition

n/s/head lamp deterioating

Fail 20 Jul 2013 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front wiper blades not in good condition

n/s/head lamp deterioating

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,668 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,554 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2011 47,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

engine management light on

nearside front tyre slight tears on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,099 miles

engine m/light staying on

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,449 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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V519 ELP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V519 ELP, 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 V519 ELP registered?

V519 ELP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V519 ELP safe to buy?

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