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V648 DYX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 DYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,793 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front susp arms slight play rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop link bottom nut loose

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,284 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,153 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 105,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 96,370 miles

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

OIl leak

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Sports suspension fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 96,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes coated in wax oil

OIl leak

Passenger seats missing at time of test

Sports suspension fitted

Fail 23 May 2015 87,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 May 2015 87,052 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2014 79,857 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)

Pass 30 May 2013 72,774 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2013 72,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,671 miles

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

Nearside 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,804 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 34,543 miles

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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V648 DYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V648 DYX, 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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V648 DYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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