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BJ02 PVA

2002 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PVA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 105,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,095 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,959 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 74,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,036 miles

Front 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 17 Apr 2010 66,036 miles

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

Front 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 23 Apr 2009 58,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,197 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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BJ02 PVA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ02 PVA, 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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BJ02 PVA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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