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V655 GTY

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 GTY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,180 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,772 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 110,997 miles

Engine mangenment warning lamp ON

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 110,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine mangenment warning lamp ON

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,101 miles

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

airbag light on

brake warning lamp showing on dash

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

brake warning lamp showing on dash

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2011 106,499 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 106,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,231 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,976 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 89,976 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 85,264 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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V655 GTY is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V655 GTY, 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 V655 GTY registered?

V655 GTY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V655 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 GTY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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