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V79 GSD

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,481 mi
Last recorded110,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 GSD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs showing deterioration.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,606 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,606 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,575 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 50,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,457 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly 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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V79 GSD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V79 GSD, 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 V79 GSD registered?

V79 GSD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V79 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 GSD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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