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AD51 XPP

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,613 miles

bonnet safety catch seized up

n/s/ mirror glass missing

suspension components very corroded

under side very rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized up

n/s/ mirror glass missing

suspension components very corroded

under side very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,970 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,235 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear brake discs in poor condition pads worn round 75%

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,898 miles

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,676 miles

n/s/r tyre 2 mm on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2009 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2 mm on edge

o/s/f tyre 1.6 mm on edge and 2 mm wear testable

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,584 miles

Front brake pad wearing close to sensor

Front tyres worn on edge of tread

N/S/F tyre 1.8mm .....N/S/R tyre 3.0mm

Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,584 miles

Front brake pad wearing close to sensor

Front tyres worn on edge of tread

N/S/F tyre 1.8mm .....N/S/R tyre 3.0mm

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,701 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

front tyres worn low on edges,2mm wear testable

Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,672 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

front tyres worn low on edges,2mm wear testable

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,306 miles

side wall scrubed on n/s/front tyre

small cut in n/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 31,041 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 XPP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

AD51 XPP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is AD51 XPP safe to buy?

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