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BL02 HWY

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,824 mi
Last recorded220,824 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 HWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 220,824 miles

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

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 220,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 203,128 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 203,128 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 182,061 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 170,564 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 170,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 159,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,902 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 HWY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWY, 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 BL02 HWY registered?

BL02 HWY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is BL02 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 HWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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