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W876 VDN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 VDN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,348 miles

Central Rear blow on exhaust

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 63,540 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,386 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,386 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 53,897 miles

Engine oil weeping onto under tray

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush has movement

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,524 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,874 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,914 miles

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

both rear tyres 2-3mm

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2011 35,914 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres 2-3mm

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,946 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2010 33,946 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,977 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 31,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Washer jets poorly aimed

Fail 4 Apr 2008 29,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,102 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 VDN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDN, 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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W876 VDN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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