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AO52 CEJ

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,501 miles

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

brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,755 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,029 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,900 miles

Front pipe bracket corroded and loose

Pass 5 May 2006 30,420 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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AO52 CEJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO52 CEJ, 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

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What year was AO52 CEJ registered?

AO52 CEJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is AO52 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 CEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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