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V993 DRR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 DRR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,313 miles

O/S/F N/S/F & N/S/R tyres deteriorated

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 109,313 miles

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

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

O/S/F N/S/F & N/S/R tyres deteriorated

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 105,298 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished.

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,398 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished.

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front tyre cracking arpund circumferance of tread

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,102 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes weak and have slight play.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,940 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 72,940 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,336 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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V993 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V993 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V993 DRR registered?

V993 DRR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V993 DRR safe to buy?

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