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W967 RLA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 RLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 152,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 114,484 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 114,484 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2013 109,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 109,894 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 100,527 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 5 May 2011 93,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 93,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2010 86,577 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 78,664 miles

both o/s seat belts damaged

Pass 6 May 2008 69,821 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front fog lamps damage

Fail 8 May 2007 61,405 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag waring light on

both front fog lamps damage

exhaust centre heat shield damage

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,211 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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W967 RLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W967 RLA, 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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W967 RLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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