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W149 RGK

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres perished.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

offside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 39,285 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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W149 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W149 RGK, 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 W149 RGK registered?

W149 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W149 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 RGK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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