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AE52 RFJ

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,049 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,049 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,622 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,803 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 RFJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

AE52 RFJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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