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EY02 WCV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 WCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 149,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

rear gear box mounting splt

Fail 28 Nov 2012 149,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

rear gear box mounting splt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 139,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 139,821 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 139,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 121,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 119,473 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 114,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 108,049 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 WCV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY02 WCV, 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 EY02 WCV registered?

EY02 WCV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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