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AE52 RFO

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2017 78,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2016 73,739 miles

Exhaust hanger broken.

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near fuel tank (Both). (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,306 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,525 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,456 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 RFO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

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