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BG02 WFR

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 WFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 141,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,662 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 127,662 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 108,578 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,987 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 96,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,468 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 73,333 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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BG02 WFR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG02 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

BG02 WFR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 WFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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