2002 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · FE02 NVW
2002 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 149,162 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FE02 NVW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2014
- 149,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE02 NVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (FE02 NVW) between February 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
FE02 NVW Mileage History
- 07/02/2006102,240 mi
- 31/01/2007110,605 mi+8,365 mi
- 09/02/2007110,605 mi
- 21/02/2008115,708 mi+5,103 mi
- 02/06/2009121,769 mi+6,061 mi
- 09/07/2010128,952 mi+7,183 mi
- 13/07/2010128,969 mi+17 mi
- 11/07/2011133,164 mi+4,195 mi
- 11/07/2012136,503 mi+3,339 mi
- 23/07/2013143,903 mi+7,400 mi
- 29/07/2014149,153 mi+5,250 mi
- 04/08/2014149,162 mi+9 mi
- 04/08/2014149,162 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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