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DY02 SXJ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 SXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,344 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,344 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Registrationb light is missing its lense

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,514 miles

both rear ind turning white

hand/brake high

hand/brake imbalance

o/s front ind turning white

o/s side ind turning white

slight blow at rear box

Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,457 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear ind turning white

hand brake imbalance close to limit

n/s front sus arm bushes worn close to limits

o side ind turning white close to limit

o/s front ind turning white

slight blow rear box

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,886 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,043 miles

front wishbone rear bushes soft

Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted top and bottom engine

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

advise on front brake discs worn

advise on handbrake performance uneven/juddering

advise on nearside number plate lamp lens cover missing

advise on rear brake discs surface unevenly worn

advise on slight blow from rear exhaust box bracket area

Pass 3 May 2007 45,737 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 45,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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DY02 SXJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DY02 SXJ, 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 DY02 SXJ registered?

DY02 SXJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is DY02 SXJ safe to buy?

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