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V607 EJT

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV607 EJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 147,697 miles

drivers wing mirror taped up

front brake hoses perished

front door handles sticking

front lower arm rear bushes slight play

front registration plate cracked

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit/low inner edge

offside and nearside lower sills slight corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar link/bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer slight blow

slight corrosion at rear arches

slight corrosion offside chassis/floorpan

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play in front inner rack joints

various oil leaks/PAS rack/pipes damp

Fail 22 Jan 2016 147,694 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

drivers wing mirror taped up

front brake hoses perished

front door handles sticking

front lower arm rear bushes slight play

front registration plate cracked

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit/low inner edge

offside and nearside lower sills slight corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar link/bushes worn

rear exhaust silencer slight blow

slight corrosion at rear arches

slight corrosion offside chassis/floorpan

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play in front inner rack joints

various oil leaks/PAS rack/pipes damp

Pass 16 Jan 2015 144,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

PAS rack damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear bumper insecure

corrosion around jack points/sills

front numberplate cracked

nsr handbrake effort poor

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 139,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r bumper corner displaced

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r bumper corner displaced

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre perished

sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2013 135,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper is poor to clear screen

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 123,018 miles

Air bag lamp on

Aux belts cracking & in poor condition

Centre exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Hazard warning lamp sticking

N/s head lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Need to remove rear wheels for brake pad check ???

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished & debonding

Sill covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s door mirror suround damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag lamp on

Aux belts cracking & in poor condition

Centre exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

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

Hazard warning lamp sticking

N/s head lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Need to remove rear wheels for brake pad check ???

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished & debonding

Sill covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s door mirror suround damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp is damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside headlamp is damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2010 106,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

aux belts in poor condition

cover sills fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 106,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

aux belts in poor condition

cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2009 98,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2007 79,317 miles

see original advisary sheet

Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in nsf headlight

drivers door stiff to open †

engine oil leak + leaking onto air con belt

front and rear discs in poor condition

front and rear pads very low

osf fog light not working

plastic radiator cover broken

rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,724 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 69,724 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1 Nearside head lamp glass damaged,2 Slight weaping from both rear shock absorbers.

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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V607 EJT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red 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 V607 EJT, 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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V607 EJT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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