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V918 KMX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,405 mi
Last recorded110,405 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 KMX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 110,405 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 105,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2020
Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,611 miles

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2017 100,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill around jacking point (5.2.6)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear union leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

cracked and leaking water hose

hole in o/s/f sill jacking point area

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 90,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,627 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

wheel alignment

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

wheel alignment

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,421 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,170 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 64,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,891 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V918 KMX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V918 KMX, 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 V918 KMX registered?

V918 KMX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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