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AJ52 OTL

2002 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,289 mi
Last recorded153,289 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OTL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 153,289 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 146,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,386 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,724 miles

airbag light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag light on

rear discs scorred

Pass 15 Dec 2010 11,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 100,635 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 97,916 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,916 miles

AIR BAG REMAINS ON DASHBOARD

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 82,627 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 OTL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTL, 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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AJ52 OTL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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