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W81 RVO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 RVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 108,491 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,415 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,968 miles

egine management light on

front & rear discs poor condition

slight handbrake travel

slight play in offside of steering

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 63,185 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cuts in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W81 RVO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W81 RVO, 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 W81 RVO?

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What year was W81 RVO registered?

W81 RVO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W81 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W81 RVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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