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BP51 YJA

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 144,541 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to front

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 144,541 miles

damage to front

Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,543 miles

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

brake pipes very rusty

offside front and rear tyres low on tread

oil leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2012 128,057 miles

damage to front end

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 128,057 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

damage to front end

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,843 miles

both front brake discs are discoloured and worn

both handbrakes need adjustment

Fail 9 Sep 2011 119,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are discoloured and worn

both handbrakes need adjustment

Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 106,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BP51 YJA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJA, 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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BP51 YJA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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