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BJ51 WCV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,803 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

steering shaft corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 122,181 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at edges

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing at edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 118,161 miles

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

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

engine diag lamp displayed

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

oil leak at engine

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,139 miles

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

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

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

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

engine diag lamp displayed

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 105,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 100,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,744 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 95,744 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,808 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,816 miles

advise kds at tyre replacement

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to limit

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm

tyres dunlop 205/55/vr16

Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise kds at tyre replacement

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to limit

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm

tyres dunlop 205/55/vr16

Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,444 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,444 miles

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

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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BJ51 WCV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ51 WCV, 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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BJ51 WCV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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