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WAD 2

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,202 mi
Last recorded33,202 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 2
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 33,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 26,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 22,544 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,232 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,045 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,269 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,332 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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WAD 2 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WAD 2, 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

How do I check the history of WAD 2?

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What year was WAD 2 registered?

WAD 2 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is WAD 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAD 2 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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