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AJ02 LXY

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,988 mi
Last recorded83,988 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LXY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear parking brake noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake sticking

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,259 miles

engine oil leak

nsr tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 58,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,864 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 2 May 2012 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 46,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ02 LXY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ02 LXY, 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 AJ02 LXY registered?

AJ02 LXY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is AJ02 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 LXY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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