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V723 FVM

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV723 FVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,386 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 161,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 151,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 141,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 131,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 120,141 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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V723 FVM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V723 FVM, 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 V723 FVM registered?

V723 FVM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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