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W935 RGK

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW935 RGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front screen damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,627 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 27 May 2014 89,446 miles

offside front fog light in-operative

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Mil light stays on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front fog light in-operative

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,835 miles

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

Mil light stays on

Oil leak

nearside front fog light in-operative

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

engine light on

front number plate cracked

front pads worn 80% discs lipped

offside front window inop

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pads 85% worn discs lipped

steam from rad

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

engine light on

front number plate cracked

front pads worn 80% discs lipped

offside front window inop

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pads 85% worn discs lipped

steam from rad

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,751 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on

Both front Wiper blades will need replacing soon

Engine management warning lamp is on

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,375 miles

Engine management light on.

Front number plate broken but just within limits.

Fuel flap dammaged.

Fuel tank straps mounting rubbers badly worn.

N/S/R interior door trim incomplete.

O/S body sill 'skirt' adrift/insicure.

O/S/F window not working.

Oil leak from O/S of engine & possibly gearbox.

Radiator undertray adrift.

Suspect possible air leak from engine.

Various chips/cracks in windscreen but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Washer pipes were both detatched from jets - Re-fitted for M.O.T.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

O/S/F window not working.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Front number plate broken but just within limits.

Fuel flap dammaged.

Fuel tank straps mounting rubbers badly worn.

N/S/R interior door trim incomplete.

O/S body sill 'skirt' adrift/insicure.

Oil leak from O/S of engine & possibly gearbox.

Radiator undertray adrift.

Suspect possible air leak from engine.

Various chips/cracks in windscreen but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Washer pipes were both detatched from jets - Re-fitted for M.O.T.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,283 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W935 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W935 RGK, 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 W935 RGK registered?

W935 RGK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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