2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · PJ02 NVO
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 124,172 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PJ02 NVO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2015
- 124,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ02 NVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (PJ02 NVO) between March 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
PJ02 NVO Mileage History
- 04/03/200636,268 mi
- 02/03/200755,190 mi+18,922 mi
- 26/02/200872,913 mi+17,723 mi
- 24/02/200984,505 mi+11,592 mi
- 25/02/201094,298 mi+9,793 mi
- 01/03/2011102,117 mi+7,819 mi
- 05/03/2012108,280 mi+6,163 mi
- 05/03/2013112,302 mi+4,022 mi
- 05/03/2013112,302 mi
- 03/03/2014115,761 mi+3,459 mi
- 11/02/2015120,584 mi+4,823 mi
- 24/02/2015120,584 mi
- 23/10/2015124,172 mi+3,588 mi
- 23/10/2015124,172 mi
Average of roughly 9,122 miles per year across 14 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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