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V751 EVN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,091 mi
Last recorded139,091 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV751 EVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,091 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 139,091 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 138,213 miles

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

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

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

em light shown on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2014 134,814 miles

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)

oil leak

slight pla in o/s/f rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2013 123,031 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 123,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,615 miles

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 118,615 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2011 114,835 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

baffles loose in centre pipe

slight marks on screen

Fail 1 Apr 2010 109,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baffles loose in centre pipe

slight marks on screen

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,100 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes weak but active

rear discs corroded but performance good

Fail 23 Apr 2009 105,100 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes weak but active

rear discs corroded but performance good

Pass 17 Nov 2008 101,682 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Nov 2007 91,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,798 miles

slight play in bottom ball joints †o/s front ant roll bar link rubber split

Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,643 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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V751 EVN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V751 EVN, 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 V751 EVN registered?

V751 EVN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V751 EVN safe to buy?

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