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W629 RGC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 RGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,334 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2009 66,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,062 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,494 miles

brake pipes on rear starting to go rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 37,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 37,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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W629 RGC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W629 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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What year was W629 RGC registered?

W629 RGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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