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AK52 XAT

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,917 mi
Last recorded105,917 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,980 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall tearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 81,431 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 76,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,176 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 64,949 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,753 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 XAT is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

AK52 XAT is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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