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W977 NEU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 NEU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 138,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 162,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension has been modified

Pass 26 Oct 2019 150,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension has been modified

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,714 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,882 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,150 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,204 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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W977 NEU 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 90.5%.

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 W977 NEU, 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 W977 NEU registered?

W977 NEU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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