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EY02 LVN

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,527 mi
Last recorded159,527 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LVN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 145,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 145,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,917 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brake pads 2/3 worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,917 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 116,162 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 116,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,102 miles

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

rear nos plate deteriorating.

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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EY02 LVN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY02 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY02 LVN registered?

EY02 LVN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is EY02 LVN safe to buy?

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