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AU02 PMV

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,234 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))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 82,087 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,520 miles

Offside Front eyelet bush has slight play in it.

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,617 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,811 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,373 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,162 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 PMV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

AU02 PMV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AU02 PMV safe to buy?

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