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W42 RMJ

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 40,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,435 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,401 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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W42 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W42 RMJ, 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 W42 RMJ registered?

W42 RMJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W42 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 RMJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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