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W563 ULT

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 ULT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 121,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 119,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,200 miles

Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 115,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 113,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 110,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 106,488 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 106,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,762 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bothside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 99,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 96,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 93,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 93,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 89,330 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 89,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2011 83,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 83,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 78,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 73,242 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 68,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,487 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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W563 ULT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W563 ULT, 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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What year was W563 ULT registered?

W563 ULT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W563 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W563 ULT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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