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W159 RGK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,742 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front repair heavily under sealed

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,758 miles

sills covered

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,748 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covered

Fail 16 Mar 2023 77,748 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covered

Fail 9 Jan 2023 77,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,400 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,905 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,697 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,782 miles

Exhaust bracket at gearbox is corroded

Offside Front Jacking point area correded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,832 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,568 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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W159 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W159 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 W159 RGK registered?

W159 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W159 RGK safe to buy?

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