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MV02 LFR

2002 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,049 mi
Last recorded129,049 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,490 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,892 miles

osf headlamp incorrect colour

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 58,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MV02 LFR is a 2002 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 79,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV02 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV02 LFR registered?

MV02 LFR is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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