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V969 FGJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 115,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 115,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear body chassis, suspension corrosion

heavy oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2016 111,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 103,164 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 103,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 101,296 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,802 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 9,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 9,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 87,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 84,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 81,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,474 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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V969 FGJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V969 FGJ, 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

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What year was V969 FGJ registered?

V969 FGJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V969 FGJ safe to buy?

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