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AM52 HZN

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,584 miles

front brake discs pitted

scraping noise from rear brakes when reversing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,599 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs have surface rust.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,825 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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AM52 HZN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM52 HZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM52 HZN?

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What year was AM52 HZN registered?

AM52 HZN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is AM52 HZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HZN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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