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V974 KEU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,903 mi
Last recorded157,903 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 KEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,903 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 157,903 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 154,837 miles

Front and rear disc's are slightly worn,pitted.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

That the offside front anti roll bar has been chalked,but absolutely nothing wrong with the component,no play.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 154,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

WARNING: Rear anti roll bar may have been removed from this vehicle Check with main dealer for spec

Pass 25 Oct 2011 150,135 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 133,093 miles

Centre-rear brake pipe corroded.

Minor chips/damage to front windscreen.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken/corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,093 miles

Centre-rear brake pipe corroded.

Minor chips/damage to front windscreen.

O/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken/corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 115,552 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 115,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,429 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 82,429 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres well worn 195/65/15

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,005 miles

front brake pads well worn

rear brake pads well 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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V974 KEU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V974 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.

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What year was V974 KEU registered?

V974 KEU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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