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BT51 WDZ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WDZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 142,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2019 139,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear jacking points has corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 126,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear jacking points has corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 119,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,012 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 95,988 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,266 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 92,266 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,045 miles

Oil leak

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

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

fuel cap seal perished

movement in both front lower ball joint mounts

Fail 27 Jan 2010 82,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

fuel cap seal perished

movement in both front lower ball joint mounts

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,861 miles

both front tyres perished to sidewalls/on 3mm

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low 3mm approx

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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BT51 WDZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BT51 WDZ, 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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BT51 WDZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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