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HC02 ZEY

2021 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,487 mi
Last recorded33,487 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC02 ZEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,487 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 107,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 12,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,242 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,231 miles

Engine & undertray covers fitted - obscuring the view of some components.

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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HC02 ZEY is a 2021 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HC02 ZEY, 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 5 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC02 ZEY registered?

HC02 ZEY is a 2021 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 2021.

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