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W874 RBK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 RBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded at front but not withing 30cm of any suspension mounting point

Fail 17 Mar 2017 134,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded at front but not withing 30cm of any suspension mounting point

Pass 9 Apr 2016 124,235 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fault with dash clocks

Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,247 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

bonnit whont stay up

Pass 13 Apr 2013 99,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 99,261 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 93,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,234 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,410 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 83,402 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,673 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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W874 RBK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W874 RBK, 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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W874 RBK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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