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EFC 57A

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 57A
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sidewall damage to both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

sidewall damage to both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,457 miles

Front Offside Tyre Worn On The Edges - JUST LEGAL

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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EFC 57A is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFC 57A, 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

How do I check the history of EFC 57A?

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What year was EFC 57A registered?

EFC 57A is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is EFC 57A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 57A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFC 57A have outstanding finance?

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