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206,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
offside front wing in poor condition, covered in tape.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
offside front wing in poor condition, covered in tape.
Offside Front wing in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing in poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking slightly along seam (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
parking brake only just passed, advise checking, adjusting rear brakes
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox at output shaft ()
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox at output shaft ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
nsr abs sensor had fault (cleared code lights all ok now)
nsr abs sensor had fault (cleared code lights all ok now)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f track rod has slight play in balljoint
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f track rod has slight play in balljoint
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust slightly noisy
front bracket on exhaust corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
rear brake pads worn
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
near side front tyre on 2mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W382 RSG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W382 RSG, 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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W382 RSG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.
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