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W474 BFV

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,174 mi
Last recorded175,174 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 BFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 175,174 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ()

Coolant warning on dashboard

Engine management warning light on dashboard

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear shock absorber lower bolt is slightly bent.

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 168,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 166,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 161,915 miles

Front and Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside front flexible brake pipe perished

Offside front track rod has slight play

Propshaft doughnut perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 159,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 153,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 149,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 144,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 140,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 140,976 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 138,230 miles

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

Oil leak

brake and eng managment lights on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jan 2011 138,137 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,832 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 125,829 miles

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

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light active

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2009 113,527 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 100,895 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 100,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 82,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 71,675 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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W474 BFV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W474 BFV, 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 W474 BFV registered?

W474 BFV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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