MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake imbalance just within limit
front+rear inner brake pads getting low
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake imbalance just within limit
front+rear inner brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
front wipers smearing
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
air bag lamp on dash
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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BG02 OES is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BG02 OES, 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 BG02 OES registered?
BG02 OES is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2002.
Is BG02 OES safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG02 OES shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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