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W106 VEL

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 VEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,589 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 72,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 72,576 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 72,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 72,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 72,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Throttle inoperative (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,398 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,073 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 35,557 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,095 miles

front brake pads low, front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,729 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,265 miles

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

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

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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W106 VEL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W106 VEL, 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 W106 VEL registered?

W106 VEL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W106 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W106 VEL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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