MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Orange brake warning lamp illuminated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wipers split on ends
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and off side front (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
traction control light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded A FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT FRONT SECURING CLIP. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe at rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded A FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT FRONT SECURING CLIP. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust hanger bracket broken but not making exhaust system insecure
rer exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust mount broken but still supported
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 1.6mm †O/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 1.6mm †O/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF52 FZP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AF52 FZP, 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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AF52 FZP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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