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DV02 HLH

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,385 mi
Last recorded127,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 127,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2012 120,113 miles
Fail 3 May 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 113,094 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,595 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,031 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not tested

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2009 14,250 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not tested

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,573 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 87,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,583 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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DV02 HLH is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV02 HLH, 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 DV02 HLH registered?

DV02 HLH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is DV02 HLH safe to buy?

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