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W768 UMJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,401 mi
Last recorded46,401 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 46,394 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,763 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stirring hoses leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,546 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 22,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 16,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 16,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 16,149 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 16,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,124 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,606 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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W768 UMJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W768 UMJ, 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 W768 UMJ registered?

W768 UMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W768 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W768 UMJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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