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W122 LBR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 LBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,170 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray area aftermarket undertray fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 73,165 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear battery compartment corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,259 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,343 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 66,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,631 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,631 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,422 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,742 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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W122 LBR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W122 LBR, 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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W122 LBR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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