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X781 VUF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 VUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,071 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,400 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,464 miles

exhaust system noted rusty in places.

f/o/s tyre perished and worn on the outer edge

r/n/s tyre has approx 1.8mm of tread left

r/o/s tyre has approx 2mm of tread left

slight slackness noted in the f/o/s lower ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,744 miles

sections of the exhaust noted rusty, gear to exhaust bracket broken

slight slackness noted in the f/o/s steering arm

wear noted on both front and rear disc

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,327 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly soft

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,804 miles

head lights ajusted

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, front clamp poor

wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,251 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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X781 VUF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X781 VUF, 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 X781 VUF registered?

X781 VUF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X781 VUF safe to buy?

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