CarVerify

Free Car Check

W606 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,047 mi
Last recorded102,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
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

RegistrationW606 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
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

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,237 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to show signs of corrosion

offside floor to sill near jacking point starting to show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,995 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,676 miles

rear silencer starting to corrod

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer starting to corrod

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,402 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

front discs showing signs of wear

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

some lag on n/s/rear brake

spair bolb lose in indicator lens

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

front discs showing signs of wear

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

some lag on n/s/rear brake

spair bolb lose in indicator lens

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer corroding

some surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,261 miles

rear silencer corroding

some surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2009 80,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 79,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,668 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
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

W606 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W606 MCF, 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 W606 MCF?

You can check the full history of W606 MCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W606 MCF registered?

W606 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W606 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W606 MCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W606 MCF 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 W606 MCF. 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.