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W575 RGC

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,194 mi
Last recorded153,194 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 RGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 153,194 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2012 153,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing severely on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 142,359 miles

Exhaust fouling on body

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 142,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust fouling on body

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 130,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 130,118 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 116,292 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 116,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 85,314 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,314 miles

Centre Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 57,383 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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W575 RGC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W575 RGC, 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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W575 RGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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