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BV02 UJA

2002 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,555 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,484 miles

LIFT IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

N/S/R TYRE BELOW 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Fail 14 Dec 2009 71,484 miles

LIFT IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

N/S/R TYRE BELOW 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 20 Dec 2008 61,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,554 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UJA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 UJA registered?

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

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