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BT02 VFU

2002 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,014 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake pipes have corrosion

nearside door mirror glass not clear

nearside front tyre has splits on side walls

noise when rear wheels rotated

slight play in steering rack

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Dec 2010 72,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

brake pipes have corrosion

nearside door mirror glass not clear

nearside front tyre has splits on side walls

noise when rear wheels rotated

slight play in steering rack

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 67,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,487 miles

Offside 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 4 Oct 2008 52,138 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 129,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 6 May 2008 129,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2007 126,663 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 112,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 73,232 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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BT02 VFU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

BT02 VFU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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