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W944 RNC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW944 RNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,777 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 108,764 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Large leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,115 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underbonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside rear flexible brake hose not fully secured

Fail 4 Jul 2022 99,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underbonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside rear flexible brake hose not fully secured

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,930 miles

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet secondary catch is stiff

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 May 2017 82,316 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 82,314 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 78,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 12 May 2015 78,276 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 75,313 miles

oil light on

Fail 3 May 2013 75,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil light on

Pass 16 May 2012 72,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 72,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 64,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,427 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,416 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsr back plate catching wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 50,771 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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W944 RNC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RNC, 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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W944 RNC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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