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X818 RBW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,855 mi
Last recorded132,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 RBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 132,855 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 132,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 130,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 122,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,020 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,844 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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X818 RBW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X818 RBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X818 RBW registered?

X818 RBW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X818 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X818 RBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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