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BL51 XBC

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,854 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,325 miles

Child seat fitted to osr during inspection of seat belt.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,333 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,460 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,460 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 257,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 20,318 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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BL51 XBC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL51 XBC, 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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BL51 XBC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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