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BV02 UCE

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UCE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2018 118,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,113 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,985 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 UCE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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