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EY02 LWO

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2014 105,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,202 miles

Oil leak

air bag light iluminated on instrument cluster

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to side wall

n/s/r tyre has slight cut to side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2012 90,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag light iluminated on instrument cluster

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to side wall

n/s/r tyre has slight cut to side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,434 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washers are weak

o/s mirror is cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,932 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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EY02 LWO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

EY02 LWO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is EY02 LWO safe to buy?

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