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141 TJ

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,306 mi
Last recorded72,306 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration141 TJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,652 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,166 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,197 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,636 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,070 miles

front screen cracked outside wiper zone

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,621 miles

cracking & deterioration in all four tyre walls

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,418 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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141 TJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 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 141 TJ, 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 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 141 TJ?

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What year was 141 TJ registered?

141 TJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is 141 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 141 TJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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