MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM
FRONT AND REAR INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).
FRONT DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE INNER BRAKE SURFACES.
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FRONT AND REAR INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).
FRONT DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE INNER BRAKE SURFACES.
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION AND WEAR.
FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING
O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
OIL LEAK.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION AND WEAR.
FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING
O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
OIL LEAK.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX02 ETJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AX02 ETJ, 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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AX02 ETJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2002.
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