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AM52 LBK

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,399 miles

nearside rear handbrake efficiency only just met required effort 120kg

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,693 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,002 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 89,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,604 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres on approx 3mm

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,800 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pads getting low

front exhaust pipe metal bracket corroding and rattling

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre damage to outer side wall but not to cords or ply

Fail 21 Nov 2014 54,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre damage to outer side wall but not to cords or ply

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,751 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall slight damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 1,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,420 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,625 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 LBK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LBK, 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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AM52 LBK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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