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DS02 NHX

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,682 mi
Last recorded100,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,682 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes slight play

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s top sidelight not working

Fail 5 Jun 2015 100,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes slight play

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s top sidelight not working

o/s/r brake warning wire broken light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,017 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

front wish bone bushes slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,017 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

front wish bone bushes slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,320 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CORROSION

O/S N/S F LOWER ARM BALL JOINT UP LIFT UNDER STRESS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,933 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 29,967 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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DS02 NHX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS02 NHX, 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

How do I check the history of DS02 NHX?

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What year was DS02 NHX registered?

DS02 NHX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is DS02 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 NHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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