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W944 RCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,047 mi
Last recorded61,047 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW944 RCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

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

both n/s and o/s front brake reaction bushes weak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s front brake reaction bushes weak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,791 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside handbrake has considerably lower effort than nearside

Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,087 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside handbrake has considerably lower effort than nearside

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside handbrake performance considerably lower than nearside

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,725 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn low

offside handbrake has much lower performance than the nearside

Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,081 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,811 miles

air bag light on

corrosion on exhaust rear pipe-not blowing

exhaust steady bracket on gearbox to exhaust corroded-advise replacement

rear brake discs corroding on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight dampness on offside front suspension leg

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,843 miles

advisories as original test

Fail 26 Mar 2007 43,843 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear brake discs corroding on outer faces-outer edges

corrosion on exhaust-not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,371 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W944 RCF 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 64.7%.

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 W944 RCF, 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 W944 RCF registered?

W944 RCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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