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BJ02 PVP

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,782 mi
Last recorded133,782 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 PVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 133,782 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 133,782 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,874 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2015 112,874 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 97,976 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2014 97,383 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,542 miles

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.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,155 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,155 miles

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 !!!

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,537 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 50,537 miles

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 ???

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,397 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,334 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 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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