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W622 RDC

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,576 mi
Last recorded187,576 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW622 RDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 187,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 187,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 174,187 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 174,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 164,308 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

o/s/r brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 155,403 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 155,403 miles

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

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

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

exhaust braket broken but exhaust system is still well supported

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm, inner sidewall perished and worn on outter edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 141,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield loose over exhaust

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Mar 2013 141,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

heat shield loose over exhaust

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,434 miles

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake discs heavy wear

Fail 2 Mar 2012 129,434 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake discs heavy wear

Pass 25 Feb 2011 116,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 104,578 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)

n/s/f drop arm joint cover damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2010 104,578 miles

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

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)

n/s/f drop arm joint cover damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 74,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 66,964 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W622 RDC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W622 RDC, 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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W622 RDC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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