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AJ52 AUH

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,760 mi
Last recorded150,760 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AUH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 150,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,798 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 146,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 139,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 130,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,322 miles

Enginge malfunction light on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 114,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Enginge malfunction light on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,793 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 97,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,291 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 87,291 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 57,642 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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AJ52 AUH is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ52 AUH, 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 AJ52 AUH registered?

AJ52 AUH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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