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DX02 FRL

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,967 mi
Last recorded67,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 FRL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,967 miles

Bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in outer sidewall and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 67,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet secondary catch partially seized

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in outer sidewall and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on outer sidewall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking on outer sidewall and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,738 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,323 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 53,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 28,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 4,917 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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DX02 FRL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX02 FRL, 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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What year was DX02 FRL registered?

DX02 FRL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is DX02 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 FRL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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