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AY02 WJU

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,050 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**STRONG ADVICE** Rear brake discs in poor condition

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly warped

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear outer wheel rims damaged.

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box mount broken away

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 46,553 miles

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 28 May 2008 46,553 miles

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

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 25 May 2007 43,298 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,824 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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AY02 WJU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY02 WJU, 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 AY02 WJU registered?

AY02 WJU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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