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AU02 PLV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,140 mi
Last recorded150,140 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,484 miles

Handbrake efficiency low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy, patterns still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake efficiency low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy, patterns still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,431 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,093 miles

Both front tyre inner edges low on tread

both rear tyres low on tread

engine oil leak

front wishbone bushes

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,988 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inne edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 111,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inne edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,981 miles

Both wishbone bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,820 miles

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

Both wishbone bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Play in o/s/f anti rollbar link

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,970 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,196 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 22 Nov 2011 64,123 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,123 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,683 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,683 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 29,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 29,026 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,900 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 PLV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU02 PLV, 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 AU02 PLV registered?

AU02 PLV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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