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W368 LBB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,377 mi
Last recorded153,377 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 LBB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 153,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 152,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 152,564 miles

Nearside Front sill has corrosion covered by undersill and plastics cant inspect

Offside Front sill has corrosion covered by undersill and plastics cant inspect

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 147,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

slight corrosion too vehicle and componants

stretch tyres fitted

vehicle lowered

Pass 28 Jun 2018 139,175 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion starting in sills

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

It appears the offside handbrake only just met requirements may need some adjustment or repair

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

Nearside fuel tank strap rusty

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

Poor repair to windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,834 miles

Both front and rear inner sills rusty.

Central Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Fuel tank strap rusty.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring rusty.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust fowling cross member.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 131,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases In two places. (7.1.2)

Both front and rear inner sills rusty.

Central Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Fuel tank strap rusty.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring rusty.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust fowling cross member.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,271 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Both sides tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on at time of test

o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,998 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 115,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,786 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2008 95,755 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2007 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,063 miles

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

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

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

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

slight fluctuation from front footbrakes

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,576 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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W368 LBB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W368 LBB, 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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W368 LBB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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