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V571 SEV

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,882 mi
Last recorded139,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 SEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,467 miles

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

o/s outer sill is corroded and covered by plastic cover

Fail 14 Jan 2016 135,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

o/s outer sill is corroded and covered by plastic cover

Pass 17 Jan 2015 127,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pad light on

Fail 17 Jan 2015 127,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

brake pad light on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 113,684 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,953 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 96,953 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

coolent leak on engine

front drop links slight play

frount and rear disc worn

oil leak on gear box

osr brake pipe corroded/also corroded under floor

radiator miss shaped

rear tyres to 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,598 miles

mil lamp on

oil leak on gear box

park brake high

play in wish bone bracket bushes

rear brake pipes repaired but not routed correctly still secure

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Nov 2009 87,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

mil lamp on

oil leak on gear box

park brake high

play in wish bone bracket bushes

rear brake pipes repaired but not routed correctly still secure

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,183 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 79,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

front discs worn

passenger side rear tyre low

rear pads low keep check

Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 56,759 miles

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre ( unable to see cord ) also getting close to limits.

front exhaust bracket starting to corrode.

outer edge of offside front tyre getting worn.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear pads getting low.

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 SEV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V571 SEV, 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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V571 SEV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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