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AJ02 LXC

2002 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,121 mi
Last recorded129,121 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LXC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 129,121 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit road wheels / tyres badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 129,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit road wheels / tyres badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,711 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,626 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 110,215 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 110,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 106,573 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 106,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2012 103,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 103,188 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 99,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 96,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 85,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 81,263 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 LXC is a 2002 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LXC, 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 AJ02 LXC registered?

AJ02 LXC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AJ02 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 LXC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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