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AF02 GDJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,899 mi
Last recorded68,899 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GDJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,455 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,256 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,233 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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AF02 GDJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF02 GDJ, 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 AF02 GDJ registered?

AF02 GDJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AF02 GDJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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