CarVerify

Free Car Check

W356 HDT

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,011 mi
Last recorded130,011 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 HDT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,130 miles

Central exhaust box baffles rattling

Fail 25 Aug 2017 120,130 miles

Central exhaust box baffles rattling

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush [ borderline ] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top seal (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush [ borderline ] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,226 miles

Movement in the nearside front lower arm rear bush

Movement in the offside track rod inner joint

Nearside handbrake weak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,350 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal minimum at 1.6mm

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.1mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.9mm

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2014 96,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread depth on the legal minimum at 1.6mm

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.1mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.9mm

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,692 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,391 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread perished/cut

oil leak,around sump area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,016 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,942 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 69,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 69,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,367 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 54,367 miles

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W356 HDT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W356 HDT, 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 W356 HDT?

You can check the full history of W356 HDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W356 HDT registered?

W356 HDT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W356 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 HDT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W356 HDT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W356 HDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.