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V532 ELP

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,468 mi
Last recorded210,468 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 ELP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 210,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2013 202,894 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2012 201,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 200,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 197,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 196,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 194,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 190,912 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 190,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM .!!!

front brake pads low

note 60 profile tyres on rear and 65 on front ???

Pass 11 Feb 2006 167,293 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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V532 ELP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V532 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 V532 ELP registered?

V532 ELP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V532 ELP safe to buy?

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