MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil around engine
outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil around engine
outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot side rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot side rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tested wet
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to rear wheel arches, chassis and brake pipes - front to rear (suggest attention soon)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suggest attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to rear wheel arches, chassis and brake pipes - front to rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing thin from inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing thin from inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and offside (3.6.B.2c)
different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
offside rear tyre low on tread
oil leaks
trims fitted to outersills
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and offside (3.6.B.2c)
different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
offside rear tyre low on tread
oil leaks
trims fitted to outersills
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on not failed emisions
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engin managment light staying on
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 FRV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DX02 FRV, 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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DX02 FRV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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