2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · LL02 FBA
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 127,526 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,526 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.
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.
LL02 FBA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2024
- 127,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL02 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (LL02 FBA) between January 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
LL02 FBA Mileage History
- 15/01/200743,513 mi
- 19/01/200743,539 mi+26 mi
- 26/02/200850,806 mi+7,267 mi
- 28/04/200851,908 mi+1,102 mi
- 06/05/200852,003 mi+95 mi
- 15/06/201055,669 mi+3,666 mi
- 15/06/201055,672 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/201165,637 mi+9,965 mi
- 15/06/201165,637 mi
- 12/06/201277,197 mi+11,560 mi
- 12/06/201277,197 mi
- 20/05/201392,793 mi+15,596 mi
- 20/05/201392,793 mi
- 13/06/2014108,520 mi+15,727 mi
- 27/05/2015122,633 mi+14,113 mi
- 02/06/2015122,633 mi
- 14/12/2016124,927 mi+2,294 mi
- 09/02/2018126,000 mi+1,073 mi
- 19/07/2021126,871 mi+871 mi
- 20/10/2022127,318 mi+447 mi
- 07/12/2024127,526 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 4,695 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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