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X949 RJO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,115 mi
Last recorded54,115 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 RJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 54,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,413 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,134 miles

perishing to n/s/r o/s/r tyres

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,088 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,072 miles

Water damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,838 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Water damage to Rear number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,169 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,558 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges .

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 19,830 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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X949 RJO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 X949 RJO, 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 X949 RJO registered?

X949 RJO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X949 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X949 RJO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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