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W621 RBP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,220 mi
Last recorded86,220 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 RBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,220 miles

all wheel arches bubbling up and starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

nail in offside rear tyre tread

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

all wheel arches bubbling up and starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both wipers split and slightly smeary

front brake pads getting low

nail in offside rear tyre tread

oil leaks

slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,937 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 78,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,827 miles

Engine management light on?

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W621 RBP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W621 RBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W621 RBP?

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What year was W621 RBP registered?

W621 RBP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W621 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W621 RBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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