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A19 EAW

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive wet on engine block area but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside upside of fuel tank access for closer inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slightly corroded nsr chassis at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,314 miles

Rear tyres near wear limit - n/s - 3.2mm o/s - 2.8mm

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,277 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin - 3.3mm

plastic sill trim insecure - n/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin - 3.3mm

plastic sill trim insecure - n/s/r

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front play I n steering rack

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Rear slight play rear upper hub bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,535 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,535 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,277 miles

move ment on both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front antiroll bar link has slight wear

move ment on both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,652 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 51,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,412 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 43,412 miles

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

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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A19 EAW is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A19 EAW, 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 A19 EAW registered?

A19 EAW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is A19 EAW safe to buy?

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