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V539 DEJ

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,780 mi
Last recorded167,780 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 DEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 167,780 miles

Both rear inner and outer sill areas have some areas of corrosion however full inspection is not possible due to covers being fitted

Headlamp washers are leaking and not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre side wall is deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 167,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both outer sills have covers fitted

Headlamp washers are leaking and not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre side wall is deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear position lamp has one bulb not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 162,148 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

EML is on indicating a fault

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

Front brake discs worn / pitted

N/s rear arch has slight corrosion

O/s front tyre perished

O/s rear shock absorber shaft corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 2 Oct 2017 162,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

EML is on indicating a fault

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

Front brake discs worn / pitted

N/s rear arch has slight corrosion

O/s front tyre perished

O/s rear shock absorber shaft corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp illuminated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,792 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp illuminated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,895 miles

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

EML on at time off test

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

water leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 142,877 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

EML on at time off test

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

water leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,826 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 137,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 134,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 130,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,889 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 127,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 122,110 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 122,109 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 113,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 113,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,869 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 89,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,248 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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V539 DEJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V539 DEJ, 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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V539 DEJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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