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RV02 NCX

2002 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,149 mi
Last recorded150,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 150,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO WATER LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN AND SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 145,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 145,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,178 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 124,544 miles

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,497 miles

Amber brake ware light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 116,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Amber brake ware light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,415 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,851 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 14 Mar 2008 41,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,070 miles

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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RV02 NCX is a 2002 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV02 NCX, 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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RV02 NCX is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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