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BV02 HMD

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 142,280 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 136,279 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 131,470 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 129,200 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,999 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills have corosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has a very bad engine oil leak. please repair before returning the car back for retest

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,581 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,090 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake imbalance 14%

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 81,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,773 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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BV02 HMD is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV02 HMD, 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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BV02 HMD is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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