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C16 EMB

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

54,431 mi
Last recorded54,431 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 EMB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,807 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 48,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring clip missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe slightly corroded at rear (7.2.2)

all four tyres perishing between tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,029 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,002 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,477 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,451 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,758 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 43,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,375 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,825 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 22,535 miles

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

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)

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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C16 EMB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C16 EMB, 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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C16 EMB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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