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V661 DYX

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,198 mi
Last recorded165,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 DYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 165,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 151,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 134,877 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak at radiator

Fail 30 May 2014 134,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,865 miles

brake hosers cracking

brake pipes corroding

damage on bodywork and alloys

n/s door mirror broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and cracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 May 2013 126,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

brake hosers cracking

brake pipes corroding

damage on bodywork and alloys

front brake discs lipped and corroded pads worn close to limit

n/s door mirror broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge and cracking

oil leak on engine g/box

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 115,728 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 115,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,728 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 108,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 101,167 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 101,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

all tyres close to legal limit and cracking

engine hunting

engine oil leak

slight play found at offside front wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 93,604 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 74,565 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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V661 DYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V661 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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What year was V661 DYX registered?

V661 DYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V661 DYX safe to buy?

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