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D7 ONV

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 ONV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,764 miles

Front number plate spacing slightly to close but still clearly visible

Rear number plate spacing slightly to close but still clearly visible

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall split/perished

Offside front tyre inner side wall split/perished

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split/perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,794 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,851 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,153 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 36,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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D7 ONV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D7 ONV, 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 D7 ONV registered?

D7 ONV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is D7 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 ONV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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