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H2 WHL

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 WHL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,364 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded.

Some brake pipes deteriorated and corroded to rear.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,048 miles

corrosion to sills near jacking points but still sound

front exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to sills near jacking points but still sound

front exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,658 miles

Centre exhaust support attached to gearbox failed due to corrosion

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut to outer wall.

Sills starting to show some corrosion.

Some brake pipes showing some light corrosion.

Washer jets not good bit still providing sufficient washer liquid.

Pass 7 May 2014 84,324 miles

Cut in nearside outer tyre wall which is deemed borderline. See failure criteria in other odvisory comment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre to nearside front has a cut in outer wall. Failure criteria:- A tyre has a cut the length of which is in excess of 25 mm or 10% of section width, whichever is greater, deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 7 May 2014 84,324 miles

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

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

Cut in nearside outer tyre wall which is deemed borderline. See failure criteria in other odvisory comment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre to nearside front has a cut in outer wall. Failure criteria:- A tyre has a cut the length of which is in excess of 25 mm or 10% of section width, whichever is greater, deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,997 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

nearside mirror held on by tape

off side front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

nearside mirror held on by tape

off side front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,977 miles

play in o/s/f ball-joint mounting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking - advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2005 49,402 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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H2 WHL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H2 WHL, 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 H2 WHL registered?

H2 WHL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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