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W128 RHH

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 RHH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,003 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front drop links play

Pass 9 Jul 2015 125,592 miles

Drive belts cracked

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 125,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

drive belt cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front pipe to gearbox hanger bracket corroded and broke away system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in tread 225/45/17w

power steering belt badly cracked

slightly low effort offside rear parking brake

Fail 8 Jul 2014 122,314 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

power steering belt badly cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe to gearbox hanger bracket corroded and broke away system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in tread 225/45/17w

Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,146 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pipe to nearside & offside rear flexie hose getting corroded

engine management light illuminated on dash

oil leak engine area

some play nearside & offside front lower suspenion arm ball joints

Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,695 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pipe to nearside & offside rear flexie hose getting corroded

engine management light illuminated on dash

oil leak engine area

some play nearside & offside front lower suspenion arm ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,847 miles

both front brake flexies getting perished

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

both rear tyres getting low

brake pipes to both rear brake flexies corroded

front pads getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,789 miles

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

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

both front brake flexies getting perished

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

both rear tyres getting low

brake pipes to both rear brake flexies corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,394 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,582 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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W128 RHH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W128 RHH, 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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W128 RHH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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