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AU02 VUB

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,963 mi
Last recorded119,963 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 119,963 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 119,962 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S,N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 113,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,616 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,963 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 34,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,994 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 VUB is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

AU02 VUB is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is AU02 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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