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AJ52 VGN

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,628 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs wearing thin and pitted

offside front drop link gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,431 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,927 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,388 miles

Rear pads low ,and both front ball jonts indicate wear

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,388 miles

Rear pads low ,and both front ball jonts indicate wear

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,747 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 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?

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