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W613 VFR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW613 VFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,886 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,336 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2018 115,315 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,069 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

n/s/f wiper blade deteriated

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight blow centre exhaust joint

slight weap n/s/r shocker

Fail 3 May 2016 99,984 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

n/s/f wiper blade deteriated

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight blow centre exhaust joint

slight weap n/s/r shocker

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,937 miles

front exhaust support corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 90,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 81,493 miles

Airbag light on!

Nearside rear coil spring broken but still located!

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

Oil leak!

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,277 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 60,943 miles

1 exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W613 VFR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W613 VFR, 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 W613 VFR registered?

W613 VFR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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