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B21 MFF

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 MFF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 106,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres cracked & worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is cracked & worn on edges

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked & worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is cracked & worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,345 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 55,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,798 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,865 miles

3 of tyres showing age cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,588 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,499 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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B21 MFF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B21 MFF, 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 B21 MFF registered?

B21 MFF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is B21 MFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 MFF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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