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V680 KAE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 KAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,784 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,289 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level low

Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and about to delaminate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges and about to delaminate.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,478 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,387 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,987 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc stone shield corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,515 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Centre exhaust deteriorated as rattle heard when silencer tapped by hand (baffles?)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear metal brake hub shield corroded but remains secure at time of test

Rear registration plate part insecure but no danger to others at time of test & remains horizontal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,515 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Centre exhaust deteriorated as rattle heard when silencer tapped by hand (baffles?)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear metal brake hub shield corroded but remains secure at time of test

Rear registration plate part insecure but no danger to others at time of test & remains horizontal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,892 miles

near side front indicator cover cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2012 52,889 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front indicator cover cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,412 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

n/s washer jet not working

Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,507 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

o/s/f rear wish bone bush slight split in it

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

o/s/f rear wish bone bush slight split in it

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 29,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,848 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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V680 KAE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V680 KAE, 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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V680 KAE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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