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AK52 NPP

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NPP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,747 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,746 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2017 101,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 101,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,094 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 82,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 82,266 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 42,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,486 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

no dash tell tale lights or speedo reading.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,492 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,492 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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AK52 NPP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK52 NPP, 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 AK52 NPP registered?

AK52 NPP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AK52 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 NPP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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