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W738 RTD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 RTD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,474 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 92,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,194 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,369 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,369 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,538 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,973 miles

brake pad warning light on front pads low

Fail 1 Mar 2006 60,973 miles

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

brake pad warning light on front pads low

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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W738 RTD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W738 RTD, 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

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What year was W738 RTD registered?

W738 RTD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is W738 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W738 RTD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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