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AU02 OZN

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,757 mi
Last recorded124,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,757 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured X4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***Advise Replacement*** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,040 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,227 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2020 103,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,297 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,297 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,346 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,270 miles

both front lower arm suspension rear bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,178 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,517 miles

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

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 OZN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZN, 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 AU02 OZN registered?

AU02 OZN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 2002.

Is AU02 OZN safe to buy?

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