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W504 PBK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 PBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 110,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Jun 2025 109,689 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,195 miles

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

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,531 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 30 May 2022 105,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,198 miles

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

Rear diff bishes worn/noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,198 miles

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

Rear diff bishes worn/noisy

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,774 miles

undertrays moist

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has slighg sidewall damage

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has slighg sidewall damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 91,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 83,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 75,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,767 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,017 miles

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

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

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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W504 PBK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W504 PBK, 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

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What year was W504 PBK registered?

W504 PBK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W504 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W504 PBK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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