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DG02 XFN

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,861 mi
Last recorded152,861 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XFN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,861 miles

Both front road wheels damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly Defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap sealing device slightly defective (washer)

Fail 8 Nov 2018 152,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front road wheels damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly Defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 152,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm.rear mounting bush splitting and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes o/s and n/s corroded a lot . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to wind back

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking a lot

o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f flasher bulbs showing slight white light . o/s/f and n/s/f flasher lens broken

Fail 27 Oct 2018 152,482 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Seat belt: retracting mechanism slightly Defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to axle. a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated cracking a lot

Nearside Front seat belt weak to wind back. needs help to go back

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak a lot ()

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r flasher bulbs showing slight white light

power steering slightly nosey and slight play .

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and lens broken off showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror broken and missing glass (8.1.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded to axle. a lot (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated cracking a lot

Nearside Front seat belt weak to wind back. needs help to go back

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak a lot ()

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r flasher bulbs showing slight white light

power steering slightly nosey and slight play .

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,284 miles

Nearside Front alloy damaged

Oil leak oil leaks a lot ()

front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank x2 pipes

fuel cap seal cracking and splitting slight

under covers broken and hanging down

Fail 22 Apr 2017 125,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bolding inner edge. cracking can see cords and sidewall cuts (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint play and lift on plates and bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front alloy damaged

Oil leak oil leaks a lot ()

front to rear brake pipes corroded by tank x2 pipes

fuel cap seal cracking and splitting slight

under covers broken and hanging down

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,403 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

Nearside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT END

OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

Nearside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT END

OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 71,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,032 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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DG02 XFN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG02 XFN, 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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DG02 XFN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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