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ER51 NNN

2002 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,382 mi
Last recorded143,382 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER51 NNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Disc brakes are worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 130,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2010 113,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,259 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,282 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 May 2007 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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ER51 NNN is a 2002 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 79,606 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ER51 NNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ER51 NNN is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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