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DF51 ORT

2002 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 ORT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 80,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 80,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2011 77,605 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 73,599 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 73,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light staying on

n/s front vehicle accident damage repaired

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light staying on

n/s front vehicle accident damage repaired

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,691 miles

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

air bag light staying on

n/s front accident damage repair

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,819 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Badly Corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DF51 ORT is a 2002 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 79,606 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF51 ORT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF51 ORT registered?

DF51 ORT is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is DF51 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 ORT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF51 ORT have outstanding finance?

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