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W518 RAH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RAH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,538 miles

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

under body corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under body corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2014 211,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 211,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 211,218 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 208,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 192,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 192,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 169,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 140,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 140,115 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 120,400 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,383 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,742 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,899 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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W518 RAH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W518 RAH, 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 W518 RAH registered?

W518 RAH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W518 RAH safe to buy?

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