MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs appear to be quite worn. The rear brake pads also appear to be wearing low
front suspension is noisy in operation. This maybe due to slight movement in the upper suspension mounts or lower arm rear bushes
nearside windowscreen wiper blade is starting to split
possible oil leak in the engine bay
various rear underbody brake pipes are corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
all brake discs appear to be quite worn. Rear brake pads also appear to be wearing low
dashboard engine check light is currently lit
front suspension is noisy in operation. This maybe due to slight movement in the upper suspension mounts or lower arm rear bushes
nearside wiindowscreen wiper blade is starting to split
possible oil leak in the engine bay
various rear underbody brake pipes are corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split but does not form part of the suspension
offside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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EA02 MJV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 EA02 MJV, 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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EA02 MJV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 2002.
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