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DIG 8446

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,723 mi
Last recorded62,723 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8446
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 62,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 57,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,465 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,295 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f rack arm slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,940 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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DIG 8446 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DIG 8446, 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 DIG 8446 registered?

DIG 8446 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DIG 8446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8446 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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