2002 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · SF02 NNC
2002 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 169,440 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,440 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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SF02 NNC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2022
- 169,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF02 NNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (SF02 NNC) between December 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal cracked & broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SF02 NNC Mileage History
- 08/12/200538,713 mi
- 08/12/200538,713 mi
- 11/12/200650,255 mi+11,542 mi
- 11/12/200650,255 mi
- 12/12/200757,819 mi+7,564 mi
- 11/12/200865,047 mi+7,228 mi
- 10/06/200966,890 mi+1,843 mi
- 09/06/201074,579 mi+7,689 mi
- 09/06/201183,067 mi+8,488 mi
- 09/06/201183,067 mi
- 08/06/201289,487 mi+6,420 mi
- 27/05/2013102,353 mi+12,866 mi
- 27/05/2013102,353 mi
- 10/06/2014116,979 mi+14,626 mi
- 10/06/2014116,979 mi
- 09/06/2015129,156 mi+12,177 mi
- 09/06/2016140,572 mi+11,416 mi
- 17/05/2017147,722 mi+7,150 mi
- 04/06/2018154,827 mi+7,105 mi
- 05/06/2018154,834 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/2019160,488 mi+5,654 mi
- 30/05/2019160,488 mi
- 08/06/2020165,330 mi+4,842 mi
- 31/05/2021167,168 mi+1,838 mi
- 04/06/2021167,168 mi
- 20/05/2022169,440 mi+2,272 mi
Average of roughly 7,949 miles per year across 26 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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