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A15 EGM

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,087 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,996 miles

brake pipes been greased

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,242 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,041 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 36,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

frount and rear discs are corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,689 miles

frount and rear discs are corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2010 35,698 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,445 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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A15 EGM is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A15 EGM, 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

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What year was A15 EGM registered?

A15 EGM is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is A15 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 EGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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