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BL02 OWE

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 OWE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,015 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 72,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,232 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 OWE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL02 OWE registered?

BL02 OWE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is BL02 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 OWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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