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AJ52 OUC

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 70,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 62,494 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 59,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,845 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 49,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,930 miles

*very strong advise*!!! †front pads low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing around edges

exhaust back box starting to blow

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 OUC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

AJ52 OUC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is AJ52 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 OUC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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