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V720 FUF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 FUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 86,414 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,582 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front coil spring corroded

rear axle noise at rear wheels

Pass 17 May 2018 67,426 miles

rear wheel bearings/axle noise

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,924 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,924 miles

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

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,826 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,248 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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V720 FUF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V720 FUF, 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 V720 FUF registered?

V720 FUF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V720 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 FUF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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