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AK52 UZR

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,532 mi
Last recorded116,532 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UZR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,532 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,342 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 110,727 miles

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

front tyres slightly warn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,129 miles

both rear brake metal pipes rusty

front exhaust support rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,216 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,556 miles

All tyres perished

front seat belts slow to retract

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres perished

front seat belts slow to retract

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,837 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2010 85,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,339 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,233 miles

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

exhaust bracket to gearbox rusted out

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,745 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 UZR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green 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 AK52 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

AK52 UZR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AK52 UZR 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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