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V730 DLU

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,051 mi
Last recorded114,051 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 DLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,051 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 106,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,405 miles

SRS warning light shows system faulty

n/s front inner side light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS warning light shows system faulty

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

n/s front inner side light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 87,746 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 84,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 84,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,700 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,700 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V730 DLU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V730 DLU, 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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V730 DLU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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