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ET51 EPE

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split

rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot split

rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,081 miles

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,911 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,727 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,176 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,977 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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ET51 EPE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET51 EPE, 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 ET51 EPE registered?

ET51 EPE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is ET51 EPE safe to buy?

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