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AF52 FZP

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,204 mi
Last recorded116,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FZP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 156,042 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,042 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 148,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded A FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT FRONT SECURING CLIP. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 148,527 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 142,846 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 142,822 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,943 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 121,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 117,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 110,339 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 24 Jan 2010 101,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 100,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,953 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 79,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,542 miles

N/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 1.6mm †O/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,542 miles

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?

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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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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What year was AF52 FZP registered?

AF52 FZP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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