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EU02 YHX

2002 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,058 mi
Last recorded56,058 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,653 miles

both rear tyres nips in sidewalls no core showing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,325 miles

Cut in OSR tyre sidewall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Cut in OSR tyre sidewall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,791 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,372 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,860 miles

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

advise o/s/f mirror cover loose but mirror scure

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 YHX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

EU02 YHX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is EU02 YHX safe to buy?

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