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BN02 EGU

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,974 mi
Last recorded100,974 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edgers (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushers (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,494 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edgers (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushers (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,774 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,704 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tape on instrument pannel ??

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,430 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both wipers split

screw in o.s.f. tyre

tape on dash clocks??

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,925 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,229 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,144 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,144 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,361 miles

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

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

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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BN02 EGU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN02 EGU, 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 BN02 EGU registered?

BN02 EGU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is BN02 EGU safe to buy?

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