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W916 TLH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,035 mi
Last recorded152,035 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 TLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 152,035 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 147,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake readings low

Pass 3 Sep 2014

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

nearside front rear wishbone bush weak

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front rear wishbone bush weak

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,629 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,514 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 101,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both number plates deteriorating.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,193 miles

Hazard switch sticks a little when trying to switch it off.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 95,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard switch sticks a little when trying to switch it off.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 86,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,592 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,587 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,194 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyre at 1.6 mm on edge advise imeadiate replacement

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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W916 TLH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W916 TLH, 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 W916 TLH registered?

W916 TLH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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