2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MS02 RHS
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 66,690 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,690 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.
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MS02 RHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 66,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS02 RHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (MS02 RHS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
MS02 RHS Mileage History
- 05/03/202456,608 mi
- 04/03/202562,705 mi+6,097 mi
- 04/03/202562,705 mi
- 03/03/202666,690 mi+3,985 mi
- 03/03/202666,690 mi
Average of roughly 5,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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