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AK52 XAP

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,558 mi
Last recorded94,558 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 94,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wet Test

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,041 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 81,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 74,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,048 miles

O/S/F Plastic stone shield slightly loose.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Plastic stone shield slightly loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,315 miles

Front no.plate slightly cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,828 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 XAP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

Is AK52 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 XAP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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