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V956 GWA

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 GWA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 147,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,573 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,090 miles

Oil leak

front shock are weak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 137,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,689 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,155 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 130,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,289 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light and air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2008 115,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light and air bag light on

plastic sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strong advise on all of the above advisory items /ref to vosa quality control check

Fail 27 Nov 2007 103,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 74,355 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise front brake pads worn

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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V956 GWA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V956 GWA, 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 V956 GWA registered?

V956 GWA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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