MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
both rear brake discs wearing thin and pitted
offside front drop link gaiter split
Oil leak
nearside rear brake disc pitted
offside rear brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear brake disc pitted
offside rear brake disc pitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear pads low ,and both front ball jonts indicate wear
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear pads low ,and both front ball jonts indicate wear
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ52 VGN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?
AJ52 VGN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2002.
Is AJ52 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ52 VGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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