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W154 RGK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 RGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 127,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 104,800 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,277 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,840 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 54,820 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 29,584 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 29,584 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W154 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W154 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W154 RGK registered?

W154 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W154 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W154 RGK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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