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AD02 OSY

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 OSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,887 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS OBSECURED BY SUSPENSION ARMS

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and on 1-6mm

o/s/r tyre on 1-6mm

slight leak in rear silencer

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,649 miles

Front brakes getting low.

Rear discs low.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,353 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 30,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise: front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Advise: rear brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2005 27,660 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 27,657 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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AD02 OSY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSY, 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 AD02 OSY registered?

AD02 OSY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is AD02 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 OSY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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