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W562 WFG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 WFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 64,685 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes above petrol tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,487 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,859 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,358 miles

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm on edge

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,706 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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W562 WFG 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 100%.

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 W562 WFG, 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 W562 WFG registered?

W562 WFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W562 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W562 WFG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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