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W812 RGS

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 RGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,646 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 61,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,347 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,593 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,974 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 14,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,978 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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W812 RGS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W812 RGS, 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 W812 RGS registered?

W812 RGS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W812 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W812 RGS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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