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2002 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration LA02FVO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,273 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Undertrays Fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 81,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Undertrays Fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires Attention Very Soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,883 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,583 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Undertrays Fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,481 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays Fitted
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Ferrules Have Slight Surface Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,956 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Engine MIL on
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,533 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,409 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak from engine
- Rear brake discs are slightly corroded on edges
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,502 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear brake discs are slightly corroded on edges
- Both front tyres are wearing slightly on edges
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,309 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear no plate is in poor condition
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear no plate is in poor condition
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,397 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202631 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,872 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 10 Jun 20264 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,285 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 10 Jun 20262 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,148 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,115 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202629 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,115 MI
10 Jun 20265 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,715 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,330 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2010 10 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,978 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2009 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,329 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2008 10 Jun 202627 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
17 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,984 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2007 10 Jun 202619 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 14,512 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2006 10 Jun 202619 Jul 2005
Fail
Mileage: 14,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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LA02FVO was registered on 2002-08-15
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