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W677 KSF

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW677 KSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 98,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,377 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,417 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,757 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,757 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,218 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,203 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

centre/front exhaust mounting loose. (not bolted in place)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,623 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,592 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,447 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 11 Nov 2006 49,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,154 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 47,154 miles

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

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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W677 KSF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W677 KSF, 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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W677 KSF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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