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V569 DYY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,671 mi
Last recorded206,671 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV569 DYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 206,671 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

N/S/R HAND BRAKE IN INBLANCED

Fail 4 Feb 2022 206,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

N/S/R HAND BRAKE IN INBLANCED

Pass 12 Feb 2021 197,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 197,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 187,983 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 187,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 182,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 176,360 miles

Central exhaust silencer baffle rattling

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 176,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central exhaust silencer baffle rattling

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 173,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 161,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 153,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 148,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,648 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,013 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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V569 DYY 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 V569 DYY, 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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V569 DYY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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