CarVerify

Free Car Check

W487 KDB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,175 mi
Last recorded128,175 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationW487 KDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
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

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,175 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 125,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 121,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 121,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,414 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,281 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION FLUID BUSH SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS ON APPROX 3MM

Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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

W487 KDB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W487 KDB, 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 W487 KDB?

You can check the full history of W487 KDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W487 KDB registered?

W487 KDB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W487 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 KDB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W487 KDB 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 W487 KDB. 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.