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AU02 EZW

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 100,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak noted from the engine.

One of the dust boot covers for the N/S/F antiroll bar link is starting to split.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The rear pads are aprox 80% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The rear exhaust silencer was blowing slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,717 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

c/o is slow to drop

coolant light is !

exhaust is holed at rear due to mounting brackets being broken off

exhaust is rusty

front discs are rusty at inner edge

oil leaks

rear discs are worn and o/s pads appear 90% worn

Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow to rise and fall (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

c/o is slow to drop

coolant light is !

exhaust is holed at rear due to mounting brackets being broken off

exhaust is rusty

front discs are rusty at inner edge

oil leaks

rear discs are worn and o/s pads appear 90% worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,823 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 77,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyres Deteriorated

Minor Oil Leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 63,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 57,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 52,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 48,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,026 miles

slight free travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,790 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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AU02 EZW is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver 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 AU02 EZW, 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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AU02 EZW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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