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AD02 OSL

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 142,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 138,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 135,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Fail 30 Jul 2015 135,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 128,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,968 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 120,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 111,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 99,155 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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AD02 OSL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD02 OSL, 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 AD02 OSL registered?

AD02 OSL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is AD02 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 OSL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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