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W118 NLF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 NLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 158,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 158,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 158,466 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,712 miles

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

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn teeth smooth (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 150,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn teeth smooth (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 143,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper end damaged. Loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around 'T' joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around crankshaft front pulley area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Poor idling from start up. Engine oil light takes prolonged time to extinguish. Oil level okay.

Rear Differential bush deteriorated.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 141,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel corroded and holed. Recommend full inspection before repair carried out due to side skirts possibly obscuring further corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R15 91V. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper end damaged. Loose but not insecure. Recommend repair.

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Recommend replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around 'T' joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around crankshaft front pulley area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Poor idling from start up. Engine oil light takes prolonged time to extinguish. Oil level okay.

Rear Differential bush deteriorated.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,353 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 117,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & distorted on tread face (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,160 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,138 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 56,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2007 34,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,881 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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W118 NLF 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 66.7%.

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 W118 NLF, 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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W118 NLF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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