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V954 KSA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 KSA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,848 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,533 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/f tyre (repairable)

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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V954 KSA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V954 KSA, 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 V954 KSA registered?

V954 KSA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V954 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V954 KSA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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