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BT02 LCW

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,942 mi
Last recorded156,942 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LCW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,942 miles

Engine oil leak

offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 156,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil leak

offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,935 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,933 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,562 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,481 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 104,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,160 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,159 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear parking brake very low effort . overall efficiency being maintained by n/s rear efficiency

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,088 miles

front exhaust mtg broken

o/s hand brake eff down

Pass 19 Aug 2006 44,315 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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BT02 LCW is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT02 LCW, 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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What year was BT02 LCW registered?

BT02 LCW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is BT02 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 LCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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