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W623 TCS

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 TCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,542 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 111,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,500 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud unattatched

Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,499 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud unattatched

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,951 miles

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

airbag light on indicating malfunction

Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag light on indicating malfunction

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on, indicating fault on system.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on, indicating fault on system.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 83,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,664 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,664 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 75,436 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 75,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 64,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light staying on

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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W623 TCS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W623 TCS, 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 W623 TCS registered?

W623 TCS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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