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V571 JVU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 JVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,644 miles

Electrical wiring insecure by horn and behind offside front fog light (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to front bumper area

front exhaust bracket broken

front fog lights not working

radiator not secure (cable tied)

Fail 9 Jul 2020 97,644 miles

Electrical wiring insecure by horn and behind offside front fog light (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to front bumper area

front exhaust bracket broken

front fog lights not working

radiator not secure (cable tied)

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 84,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,453 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 38,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V571 JVU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V571 JVU, 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 V571 JVU registered?

V571 JVU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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