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EJ02 JVL

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,385 mi
Last recorded71,385 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,385 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 70,961 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear getting worn close to the legal limit

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,271 miles

Rear both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,491 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 30,821 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,576 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 JVL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JVL, 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 EJ02 JVL registered?

EJ02 JVL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is EJ02 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 JVL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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