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V844 EPV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,489 mi
Last recorded108,489 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 EPV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 108,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 106,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 106,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,825 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,825 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 96,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,851 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 94,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 91,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 91,102 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 91,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 88,025 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 85,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 84,196 miles

n/s/rear tyre slight cut outer wall

o/s/rear tyre slightly cracked outer cwall

Fail 6 May 2010 84,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/rear tyre slight cut outer wall

o/s/rear tyre slightly cracked outer cwall

Pass 13 May 2009 81,477 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 79,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2007 73,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 68,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 61,353 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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V844 EPV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V844 EPV, 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 V844 EPV registered?

V844 EPV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V844 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V844 EPV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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