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AD02 XFL

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,767 mi
Last recorded116,767 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,767 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drpolink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,240 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 114,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,140 miles

rear discs pads approaching limit

rear exhaust slight crack on rear box

slight movement in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,102 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 XFL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD02 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

AD02 XFL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AD02 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 XFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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