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V676 FYB

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV676 FYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 120,680 miles

Eml light on

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 120,680 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 117,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 112,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,353 miles

indentations on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

indentations on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2011 100,349 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

indentations on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

indentations on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,547 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,739 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 87,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,381 miles

NSF and OSF seat belts slow to retract.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

NSF and OSF seat belts slow to retract.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 73,392 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 73,383 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake balance = NS 200 OS 100 during progressive brake balance test. SAT NAV holder remove during test,obstruction in excess of 40mm †in swept area.Official stickers are deemed acceptable.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,679 miles

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

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

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

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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V676 FYB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V676 FYB, 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 V676 FYB registered?

V676 FYB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V676 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V676 FYB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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