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W825 RDS

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 RDS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,975 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pies becoming rusty

rear exhaust box casing rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 63,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre wear edges and worn close to limits border line

Power steering belt starting to crack .

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,905 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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W825 RDS 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 70%.

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 W825 RDS, 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 W825 RDS registered?

W825 RDS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W825 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W825 RDS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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