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H4 BYR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,855 mi
Last recorded149,855 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 BYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 149,855 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,400 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 143,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2011 143,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

oil leak

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes

Fail 10 Nov 2011 143,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine light on

oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 131,159 miles

coil springs corroded

front discs pitted

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2010 131,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both rear tyres low

brake light on in car

engine maniment light on

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2009 125,530 miles

ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT ON

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED DIFICULT TO ASSESS

Fail 8 May 2009 125,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT ON

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED DIFICULT TO ASSESS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,977 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 90,760 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 90,760 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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H4 BYR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 H4 BYR, 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 H4 BYR registered?

H4 BYR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is H4 BYR safe to buy?

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