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AE52 YPM

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIP STICK BROKEN END MISSING

Engine management light on

Fuel filler flap dosn't stay securly closed

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

Rear brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 93,468 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIP STICK BROKEN END MISSING

Engine management light on

Front brake discs serverly worn

Fuel filler flap dosn't stay securly closed

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

Rear brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,291 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT O/S/R

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

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

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

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

SERVIVE INDICATOR

WIPERS DETEORATING

Fail 8 Oct 2010 74,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT O/S/R

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

LOW WASH LIGHT ON

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

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

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

SERVIVE INDICATOR

WIPERS DETEORATING

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,741 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,618 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,379 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 YPM is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YPM, 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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AE52 YPM is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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