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W571 RDS

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,877 mi
Last recorded188,877 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 RDS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 188,877 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 188,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 182,895 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2012 178,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 178,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 174,644 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 169,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 169,285 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on brakepipes

Pass 21 May 2009 162,539 miles

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

oil leak

slight leak on nearside rear shocker

wishbone bushs front rear bushs started to wear

Pass 5 Jun 2008 154,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 149,901 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 149,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 129,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front 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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W571 RDS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W571 RDS, 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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W571 RDS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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