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EY02 NZO

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 NZO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,607 miles

front brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brake pads low

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Lower arm rear bushes have movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,735 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,061 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

all tyres perished

front flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,304 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,304 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,878 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 NZO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

EY02 NZO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is EY02 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 NZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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