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BP51 TVA

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TVA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,098 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,502 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,349 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,641 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 77,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 64,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,492 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,890 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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BP51 TVA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP51 TVA, 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 BP51 TVA registered?

BP51 TVA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BP51 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 TVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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