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V641 AVV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,293 mi
Last recorded162,293 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 AVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 162,293 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

brake warning light on

centre and cat exhausts internal rattle

centre lap seat belt missing - but buckle found

large oil leak

nearside front brake pads sensor insecure

nearside front link bar gaitors split

offside front link bar play and gaitors split

offside front steering arm play

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2011 162,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on

centre and cat exhausts internal rattle

centre lap seat belt missing - but buckle found

large oil leak

nearside front brake pads sensor insecure

nearside front link bar gaitors split

offside front link bar play and gaitors split

offside front steering arm play

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2010 156,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 156,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody has slight corrosion

n/s and o/s front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 143,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 133,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 127,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 120,531 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 120,531 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight 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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V641 AVV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V641 AVV, 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 V641 AVV registered?

V641 AVV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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