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V663 ETF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 ETF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 144,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 144,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyre's inner edge worn and outer wall perrished all round

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver side door sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,072 miles

all tyres getting low

engine leaking oil from around sump area

rear registration plate discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2011 142,072 miles

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

all tyres getting low

engine leaking oil from around sump area

rear registration plate discoloured

Pass 27 Mar 2010 135,881 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear close to wear bars

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly weak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 135,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre starting to wear close to wear bars

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly weak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 128,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 128,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 105,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 105,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s + n/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

Fail 11 Jul 2008 105,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp wiperblade worn to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2007 116,451 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes weak

rear no plate slight discouler

rear shock absorbers damp ' both '

Fail 12 Jul 2007 116,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 103,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 102,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V663 ETF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V663 ETF, 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 V663 ETF registered?

V663 ETF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V663 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V663 ETF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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