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V663 GMO

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 GMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,459 miles

rear brake pipes near fuel tank rusting

rear wheel bearing/diff noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 81,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,640 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,507 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,751 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,172 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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V663 GMO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V663 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

V663 GMO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V663 GMO safe to buy?

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