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FA02 BYC

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside & offside jacking points corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heavy oil leak

possible gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside & offside jacking points corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heavy oil leak

possible gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 109,228 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 107,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 30 May 2013 105,500 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,833 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel bearing feels slight rough when rotated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 151,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 140,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 130,006 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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FA02 BYC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA02 BYC, 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 FA02 BYC registered?

FA02 BYC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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