MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect URGENT (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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