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AE52 PWK

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,159 mi
Last recorded113,159 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 113,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,611 miles

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,609 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,790 miles

Very small cracks in the tread of both front and the O/S/R tyres.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,925 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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AE52 PWK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

AE52 PWK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AE52 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 PWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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