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V522 ELU

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,345 mi
Last recorded182,345 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 ELU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 182,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle BRAKES (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PLAY FRONT

BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

MOVEMENT NOTED TO O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

O/S/F INNER STEERING ARM MOVEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE POOR

Pass 18 Dec 2015 166,422 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 166,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 152,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 139,288 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,937 miles

Oil leak

rear dif silight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 119,851 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,040 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 84,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V522 ELU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V522 ELU, 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 V522 ELU registered?

V522 ELU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V522 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 ELU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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