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AG02 OSA

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,303 mi
Last recorded138,303 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 OSA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 138,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,295 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 132,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,168 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,164 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,714 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal perishied around edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,755 miles

fuel cap seal perishied around edge

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,721 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 OSA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OSA, 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 AG02 OSA registered?

AG02 OSA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is AG02 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG02 OSA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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