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W54 RLD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 RLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 155,801 miles

Corosion to outersills

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to O/S/R flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 151,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 18 Mar 2014 146,566 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2013 140,889 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of nearside rear tyre side walls

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 19 Apr 2012 139,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all brake and fuel pipes 'undersealed'

Pass 4 Apr 2011 133,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

previous weld repair to chassis local to n/s of rear subframe mounting corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar d-bushes

slight play in both front wishbone ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 126,075 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 116,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,168 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,841 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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W54 RLD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W54 RLD, 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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W54 RLD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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