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AA02 BEL

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 BEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded not considered excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,354 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2016 89,485 miles

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

o/s Front tyre perishing on inside

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,819 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to tread wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and inner wall perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

n/s/f tyre worn to tread wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and inner wall perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre cut in side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise centre exxhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,857 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,857 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,740 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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AA02 BEL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AA02 BEL, 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 AA02 BEL registered?

AA02 BEL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is AA02 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA02 BEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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