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BJ02 TNL

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TNL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 122,211 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise 1 x exhaust bracket broken

advise oil level low

Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise 1 x exhaust bracket broken

advise oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 114,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear exhaust box 1x bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt buckle not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box bracket broken and has slight leak. Is secure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,071 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 100,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,470 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2006 70,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,166 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 TNL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 TNL, 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 BJ02 TNL registered?

BJ02 TNL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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