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EU02 EVP

2002 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 EVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 97,793 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential has a slight leak

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential has a slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2022 94,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,602 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 90,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,347 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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EU02 EVP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU02 EVP, 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 EU02 EVP registered?

EU02 EVP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 EVP safe to buy?

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