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W876 TGU

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 TGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 72,184 miles

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

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

os interior door handle missing but door can be latched ok

Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,751 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 58,751 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,504 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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W876 TGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W876 TGU, 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 W876 TGU registered?

W876 TGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W876 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W876 TGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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