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AG02 ORU

2002 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,617 mi
Last recorded128,617 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 ORU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,617 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 125,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 114,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 107,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,002 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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AG02 ORU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AG02 ORU, 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

How do I check the history of AG02 ORU?

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What year was AG02 ORU registered?

AG02 ORU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is AG02 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 ORU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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