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W216 UHK

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

164,155 mi
Last recorded164,155 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 UHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 164,155 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 138,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 132,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 125,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 121,260 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 117,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,240 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,207 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 47,249 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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W216 UHK is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W216 UHK, 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

How do I check the history of W216 UHK?

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What year was W216 UHK registered?

W216 UHK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W216 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W216 UHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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