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W799 RTR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 RTR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,343 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

diffrent size wheels front to rear but legal requiements met

lsd fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,821 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,408 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 27,277 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,408 miles

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

engine oil leak advise investigation required

Fail 29 Apr 2013 25,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,661 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 21,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 21,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 19,417 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perishing and nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,812 miles

both front tyres perishing and nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 May 2007 16,015 miles

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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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,657 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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W799 RTR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W799 RTR, 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 W799 RTR registered?

W799 RTR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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