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DE02 WFY

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,716 mi
Last recorded127,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,297 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,297 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 92,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear seat base is part insecure so seat base is a loose fit

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2015 92,367 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear tyre obviously under-inflated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear seat base is part insecure so seat base is a loose fit

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

TRYE SIZE: 205/55R16V

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,991 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/side rear springnot fitting square

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 52,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,323 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,554 miles

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 17 Apr 2008 14,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,454 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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DE02 WFY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE02 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

DE02 WFY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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