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EU02 ZLO

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,520 mi
Last recorded120,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,520 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,325 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted (coiloverkit)

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 113,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,286 miles

Airbag light on dash.

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash.

Corrosion forming to o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes.

Exhaust noisey.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre at 3mm 205/55V16

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Small piece of metal in n/s/r tyre tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on dash.

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash.

Corrosion forming to o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes.

Exhaust noisey.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre at 3mm 205/55V16

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Small piece of metal in n/s/r tyre tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 94,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on,

bad oil leak,

brake wear light on, pads look ok,

cant see bottom of o/s/r/ coil spring.

center exhaust bracket deteriated,

wipers smearing.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,917 miles

Airbag light on dash.

Brake pad warning light on dash.

N/s/f wiper blade too big.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s door handle stiff operation.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,917 miles

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

Airbag light on dash.

Brake pad warning light on dash.

N/s/f wiper blade too big.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s door handle stiff operation.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on,

brake wear indicator on dash. new pads have been fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on,

brake wear indicator on dash. new pads have been fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 77,826 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 45,653 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 ZLO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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