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DX02 FRV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,116 mi
Last recorded173,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 FRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 173,116 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 170,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 170,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 167,742 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 167,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,730 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2019 162,730 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 162,732 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 157,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2016 156,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 154,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 146,295 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 138,734 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 138,515 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,721 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 102,721 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 82,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,067 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 64,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,688 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 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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