MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Heavy engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Heavy engine oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
brake pipe corrode up.
centre exhaust section bracket corrode up.
checked: rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)
engine oil level low & engine bottom oily.
front windscreen nearside small stone chip
front windscreen wiper blades rubber splitting.
nearside rear tyre nail in tread section.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe/s starting to corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak under engine and oil starting to go low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center exhaust bracket corroded
front wiper blade rubber starting to wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on!
front exaust support broken/corroded
front windscreen wiper blades split
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on!
front exaust support broken/corroded
front windscreen wiper blades split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front subframe other support frame damage on nearside area !!!
nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades noisey in operation !!!
nearside & offside rear indicator light faded 50%
offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
found offside rear parking brake performance quite low ???
offside front suspension lower arm inner rear big bush quite alot play ???
offside rear brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn ???
offside rear indicator light fade up ???
rear brake disc's lipped & worn up ???
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BJ02 PVP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 BJ02 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 7 May 2002.
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