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BW51 EAA

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 EAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 118,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,694 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight fluff both front seatbelts

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,280 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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BW51 EAA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW51 EAA, 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 BW51 EAA registered?

BW51 EAA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BW51 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 EAA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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