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DF51 HZE

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 HZE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,033 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 113,033 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,218 miles

front brake discs slight rust

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,934 miles

offside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,740 miles

rear n/s tyre low tread

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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DF51 HZE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF51 HZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 HZE registered?

DF51 HZE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is DF51 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 HZE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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