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V961 KEU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,242 mi
Last recorded51,242 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 KEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2014 51,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,755 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 39,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,739 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,604 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,863 miles

air bag lamp on

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag lamp on

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 20 Oct 2008 16,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

airbag light on.

spare wheel loose.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on.

spare wheel loose.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,881 miles

airbag light-on.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,931 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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V961 KEU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver 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 V961 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V961 KEU?

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What year was V961 KEU registered?

V961 KEU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V961 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V961 KEU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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