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V940 GVS

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,153 mi
Last recorded131,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 GVS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,153 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 130,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 116,774 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing missing (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 116,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing missing (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,886 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

airbag sign stays on

rear regestration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 94,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 94,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,774 miles

Oil leak

srs light stays on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,774 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,552 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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V940 GVS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V940 GVS, 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 V940 GVS registered?

V940 GVS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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