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W529 RHH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 RHH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,243 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,739 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 121,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,449 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,875 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 95,871 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,750 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,495 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,193 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting cracking on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre starting cracking on inner edge

slight binding on of front brake o/s

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,284 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,178 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 37,178 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W529 RHH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W529 RHH, 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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W529 RHH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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