2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · SY52 WAE
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 146,915 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,915 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.
SY52 WAE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2013
- 146,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY52 WAE 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 (SY52 WAE) between January 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
SY52 WAE Mileage History
- 26/01/200626,171 mi
- 08/09/200635,567 mi+9,396 mi
- 07/09/200752,454 mi+16,887 mi
- 22/09/200866,095 mi+13,641 mi
- 24/09/200866,097 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/200977,752 mi+11,655 mi
- 23/09/201089,231 mi+11,479 mi
- 23/09/201089,231 mi
- 17/09/2011108,460 mi+19,229 mi
- 17/09/2011108,460 mi
- 12/11/2012128,885 mi+20,425 mi
- 12/11/2012128,885 mi
- 23/11/2013146,915 mi+18,030 mi
Average of roughly 15,432 miles per year across 13 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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