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W781 LDX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,838 mi
Last recorded30,838 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 LDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 30,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 30,501 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 30,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 29,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 27,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,649 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 24,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 23,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,355 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 21,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,276 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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W781 LDX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W781 LDX, 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 W781 LDX registered?

W781 LDX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W781 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 LDX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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