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V976 DRR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 DRR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 132,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 128,576 miles

airbag warning light on, due to be a failure shortly.

corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe, recommend repair or replacement soon.

temporary fuel cap.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 128,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

airbag warning light on, due to be a failure shortly.

corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe, recommend repair or replacement soon.

cracking and ageing to n/s rear tyre.

suspect gearbox oil leak from drain plug.

temporary fuel cap.

Fail 19 Feb 2012 122,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant leval was slightly low toped up with water only antifreeze leval needs to be checked

n/s/f tyre in poor condition cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon

temp fuel cap borderline pass

Pass 19 Feb 2012 122,707 miles

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

coolant leval was slightly low toped up with water only antifreeze leval needs to be checked

n/s/f tyre in poor condition cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon

temp fuel cap borderline pass

Pass 26 Feb 2011 117,760 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cooling light came on at end emission check needs further investigation

Fail 26 Feb 2011 117,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cooling light came on at end emission check needs further investigation

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,625 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on air tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

stone chip n/s /f screen within spec

borderline pass front brakes slight binding o/s/f wheel balance poor at top of range acceptable lower end.car puuled up even on heavy bracking.benifit given to presenter

Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 105,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 99,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front exaust bracket on gearbox very rusty should be replaced

front washers partalley blocked

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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V976 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V976 DRR, 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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V976 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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