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AD51 GDY

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,987 miles

Corroded in places and brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,267 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded .

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,946 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,112 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,204 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,254 miles

rear brake pads quarter left!

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,394 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AD51 GDY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 GDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 GDY registered?

AD51 GDY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AD51 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 GDY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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