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W62 VRK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 VRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2013 76,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,172 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,960 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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W62 VRK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W62 VRK, 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 W62 VRK?

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What year was W62 VRK registered?

W62 VRK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W62 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W62 VRK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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