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EX02 FWY

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 83,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,517 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,795 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 72,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,056 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 69,158 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear indicator and rh repeater lamps going pale.lens missing both no` plate lamps and insides coroded.

slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints.nsf tyre bald on outer edge and close to `T` bars. nsr tyre close to `T` bars.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 66,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

both rear indicator and rh repeater lamps going pale.lens missing both no` plate lamps and insides coroded.

slight play in both front suspension arm ball joints.nsf tyre bald on outer edge and close to `T` bars. nsr tyre close to `T` bars.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,041 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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EX02 FWY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX02 FWY, 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 EX02 FWY registered?

EX02 FWY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is EX02 FWY safe to buy?

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