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BL02 DFC

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,262 mi
Last recorded174,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 174,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 174,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 165,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 165,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the side of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer shouler

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine coolant pipe hanging down at the front of the vehicle

exhaust nuts for the down pipe to centre section joint missing/corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 150,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 150,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,528 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,388 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 115,378 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2013 104,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,022 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,361 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,287 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,271 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake discs not polished on outer and inner edges

rear handbrake performance not tested.severe grabbing. recheck on retest

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,246 miles

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

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

corrosion on discs

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,642 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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BL02 DFC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL02 DFC, 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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BL02 DFC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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