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W822 TGS

2000 BMW 316

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,664 mi
Last recorded122,664 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 TGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section behind mounting bracket ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 122,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section behind mounting bracket ON LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,512 miles

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

chip to screen

rear exhaust blowing joint

Pass 24 Feb 2024 121,692 miles

exhaust blow centre

Pass 4 Feb 2023 121,062 miles

exhaust blow on bracket

Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,974 miles

corrosion to inner sills

damage to screen

exhaust blow at rear on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 112,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,585 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 91,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2012 67,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,213 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,769 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,376 miles

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

metal exhaust mounting almost corroded though by g/box

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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W822 TGS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W822 TGS, 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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What year was W822 TGS registered?

W822 TGS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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