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DE02 NSZ

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,012 mi
Last recorded148,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NSZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,269 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 127,368 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 124,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,267 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,053 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 94,053 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,666 miles

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

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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DE02 NSZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 DE02 NSZ, 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 DE02 NSZ registered?

DE02 NSZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 2002.

Is DE02 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 NSZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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