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W474 RGM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,895 mi
Last recorded62,895 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 RGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 62,895 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear high level brake light disconnected

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,186 miles

rear brake pads look low

Fail 9 May 2013 48,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 3 May 2011 36,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,089 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W474 RGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W474 RGM, 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 W474 RGM registered?

W474 RGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W474 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 RGM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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