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V755 BFE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 BFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,417 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

rear tyres 2mm

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,417 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

rear tyres 2mm

chip in windscreen

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 30 Jun 2012 102,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre heat shield insecure

engine management light on dash

exhaust clamp off gearbox corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,070 miles

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

engine management light on

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Fail 16 Jul 2011 96,070 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,200 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 83,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,228 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 76,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,818 miles

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

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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V755 BFE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V755 BFE, 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 V755 BFE registered?

V755 BFE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V755 BFE safe to buy?

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