MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted
undertryas fitted
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil leak.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil leak.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads low
rear pads low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads low
rear pads low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX02 OCB 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 AX02 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2002.
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