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AJ51 HBG

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,046 mi
Last recorded207,046 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HBG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 207,046 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 21 Dec 2012 207,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Dec 2011 193,195 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2011 193,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 171,994 miles

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)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 19 Dec 2009 152,929 miles

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

frount screen washers frozen

Fail 1 Dec 2008 133,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 1 Dec 2008 133,021 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 27 Dec 2007 120,804 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 98,386 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2005 79,567 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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AJ51 HBG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ51 HBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 HBG registered?

AJ51 HBG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is AJ51 HBG safe to buy?

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