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V719 JVU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,786 mi
Last recorded154,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV719 JVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 147,943 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 147,943 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded. But not broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 144,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill. small damage.

Offside Rear Outer Sill. small damage.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel all corrded more so bottom front

Offside Front door step at rear corrding in places

Offside Rear wheel arch bottom corroded

both outer sills have plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2017 140,991 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills have full plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2017 140,990 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing outer spring clip (3.5.1j)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both outer sills have full plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,528 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside outer sill cover not allowing full inspection

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

Offside outer sill cover not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2015 138,526 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 100 offside 240 (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front flexy hose very slight twist

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

Nearside outer sill cover not allowing full inspection

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

Offside outer sill cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,203 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside outer sill covers not allowing full inspection

nearside front flexy slightly twisted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,447 miles

EML is on

Pass 17 Dec 2012 130,302 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 127,416 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 3 Jan 2011 123,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 120,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 120,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 117,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,508 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 114,508 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 112,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 108,980 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 108,980 miles

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

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

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

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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V719 JVU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V719 JVU, 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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V719 JVU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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