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W863 VJW

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,255 mi
Last recorded122,255 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 VJW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,640 miles

Front suspension parts showing corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,711 miles

Rear brake discs corrode on inner surface.

enginr oil leaks.

heavy surface corrosion on all underside components.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,961 miles

Rear brake disc inner surface corroded.

engine oil leaks.

slight bind on osr and osf brakes.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 105,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Rear brake disc inner surface corroded.

engine oil leaks.

slight bind on osr and osf brakes.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp.

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread.

Rear discs inner surface corroded.

engine oil leak.

metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Pass 17 May 2018 103,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.

Rear metal brake pipes very rotten.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,072 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,096 miles

osf tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2014 98,416 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.

Fail 23 May 2013 96,212 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.

Pass 17 May 2012 93,658 miles

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 16 May 2012 93,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 25 May 2011 91,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 87,810 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 87,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 83,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 74,214 miles

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2008 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2007 63,183 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 63,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 54,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W863 VJW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W863 VJW, 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 W863 VJW registered?

W863 VJW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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