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W937 RLE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,471 mi
Last recorded88,471 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW937 RLE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,471 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,471 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,260 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front grils slight damaged

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2013 86,756 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 9 Mar 2013 86,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2012 84,961 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2012 84,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,834 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,514 miles

Air bag light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Slight oil leak from front of engine

Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,514 miles

Air bag light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from front of engine

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,506 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,234 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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W937 RLE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W937 RLE, 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 W937 RLE registered?

W937 RLE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W937 RLE safe to buy?

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