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W915 TLD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 TLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 89,838 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,781 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 89,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,424 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,486 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,432 miles

Slight cracking in both front tyre treads

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,186 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 66,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,067 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 61,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,530 miles

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

offside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

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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W915 TLD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W915 TLD, 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 W915 TLD registered?

W915 TLD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W915 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W915 TLD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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