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W534 VNY

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW534 VNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 64,766 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 May 2017 62,927 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 62,927 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,155 miles

chip in n/s headlamp glass

Pass 16 May 2013 51,946 miles

stone chip in n/s front headlamp glass

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,746 miles

both front tyres slight worn on edges

stone chip in n/s headlamp glass

Pass 9 May 2011 46,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,652 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 43,651 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,777 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 40,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,603 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,066 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2006 31,066 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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W534 VNY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W534 VNY, 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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W534 VNY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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