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DF02 UOM

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,324 mi
Last recorded218,324 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UOM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 218,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 204,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 202,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 192,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 192,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 163,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 135,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 110,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,564 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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DF02 UOM is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF02 UOM, 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 DF02 UOM registered?

DF02 UOM is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is DF02 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 UOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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