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W945 RGS

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,907 mi
Last recorded42,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 RGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,208 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,595 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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W945 RGS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W945 RGS, 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 W945 RGS registered?

W945 RGS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W945 RGS safe to buy?

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