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162 NC

2002 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,629 mi
Last recorded54,629 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 NC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight cracking / damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - recommend further investigation / repair as necessary (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing front brake pads soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,526 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,329 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,268 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,675 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,502 miles

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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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162 NC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 162 NC, 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.

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What year was 162 NC registered?

162 NC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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