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AJ02 HWA

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HWA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,727 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 118,727 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,093 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 115,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 109,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,579 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,784 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,784 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 86,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,634 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,738 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 67,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres outer walls braking up.tracking out

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,413 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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AJ02 HWA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ02 HWA, 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 AJ02 HWA registered?

AJ02 HWA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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