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V861 DBR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,922 mi
Last recorded149,922 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 DBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect URGENT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 129,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 127,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,172 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 125,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 121,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 117,339 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 117,331 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,432 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 89,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f n/s/f tyre outer edges strart to worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,105 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V861 DBR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V861 DBR, 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 V861 DBR registered?

V861 DBR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V861 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V861 DBR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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