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AE52 NYB

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 139,760 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 139,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 125,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyre treads just above legal limit and side walls perishing

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

front disc's worn

rear tyres low on tread with light damage

slight inner rim damage to n/s/f wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2014 114,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

front disc's worn

o/s/f and both rear indicators loosing amber tint

rear tyres low on tread with light damage

slight inner rim damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,459 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 41,671 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AE52 NYB is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE52 NYB, 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 AE52 NYB registered?

AE52 NYB is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AE52 NYB safe to buy?

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