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W846 ACK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 ACK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,428 miles

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

jacking points corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 78,428 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

jacking points corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 71,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,233 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,904 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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,673 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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W846 ACK 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 90.9%.

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 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 W846 ACK, 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 W846 ACK registered?

W846 ACK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W846 ACK safe to buy?

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