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EN02 PZH

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 PZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,720 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 121,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,951 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 101,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 101,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,188 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,665 miles

rear registration plate has slight water ingress

Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear registration plate has slight water ingress

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 56,756 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 54,731 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2005 53,146 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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EN02 PZH is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN02 PZH, 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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EN02 PZH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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