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DA02 FYC

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,359 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s+n/s brake discs corrodede

Rear o/s+n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,279 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,479 miles

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2011 86,472 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 82,075 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,544 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,512 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,022 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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DA02 FYC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DA02 FYC, 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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DA02 FYC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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