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AM02 OZW

2002 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,066 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,599 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,864 miles

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

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

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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AM02 OZW is a 2002 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM02 OZW, 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 AM02 OZW registered?

AM02 OZW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is AM02 OZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 OZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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