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AE52 RDZ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,901 mi
Last recorded111,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,901 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,901 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 101,886 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 101,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,514 miles

front discs lipped

near side front tyre slightly cut on inner wall

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs lipped

near side front tyre slightly cut on inner wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,838 miles

both front brake hoses pearishing

engine covers fittes

oil over steering rack

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,821 miles

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside front brake hose pearishing

oil over offside front steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside front brake hose pearishing

oil over offside front steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,033 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,033 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,767 miles

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 36,179 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 RDZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE52 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

AE52 RDZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RDZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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