2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · SB51 DMV
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 78,067 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
SB51 DMV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2011
- 78,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SB51 DMV Mileage History
- 23/02/200636,372 mi
- 20/06/200639,298 mi+2,926 mi
- 21/06/200639,298 mi
- 31/05/200742,853 mi+3,555 mi
- 20/06/200844,966 mi+2,113 mi
- 20/06/200844,969 mi+3 mi
- 23/06/200946,999 mi+2,030 mi
- 25/06/200946,999 mi
- 16/06/201061,761 mi+14,762 mi
- 21/06/201061,935 mi+174 mi
- 07/07/201061,989 mi+54 mi
- 20/06/201177,904 mi+15,915 mi
- 29/06/201178,067 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 7,802 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
SB51 DMV 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 (SB51 DMV) between February 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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