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BP51 UKC

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,353 mi
Last recorded165,353 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 165,353 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 165,353 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 158,697 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,973 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 151,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 148,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 145,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 143,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 137,940 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 137,940 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 135,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 132,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 126,616 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 UKC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

BP51 UKC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BP51 UKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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