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2002 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration SF02FBB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid it sprays water under bonnet (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,562 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components
- Oil leak ()
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components
3 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,267 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
3 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,267 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,544 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,562 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,436 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,939 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,938 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
3 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,468 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202613 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,046 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,733 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2008 12 Jun 202619 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,111 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SF02FBB was registered on 2002-03-01
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