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EJ02 DPY

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,312 mi
Last recorded163,312 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 163,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under the body and both sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 147,380 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 141,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 141,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 102,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,597 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,886 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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EJ02 DPY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ02 DPY, 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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What year was EJ02 DPY registered?

EJ02 DPY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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