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V784 DLR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 DLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 132,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 127,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,529 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 121,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 121,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 107,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 99,664 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V784 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V784 DLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V784 DLR registered?

V784 DLR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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