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W567 SFM

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW567 SFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,032 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very small oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,761 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 52,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,274 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,304 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,289 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,992 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,658 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,749 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,789 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 1 Feb 2007 31,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,535 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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W567 SFM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W567 SFM, 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 W567 SFM registered?

W567 SFM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W567 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W567 SFM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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