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AO52 FDZ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,914 mi
Last recorded110,914 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,034 miles

o/s/r side light not working vehicle has two on each side

Fail 18 Jun 2008 75,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r side light not working vehicle has two on each side

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 61,888 miles

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 47,992 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 FDZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDZ, 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 AO52 FDZ registered?

AO52 FDZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is AO52 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 FDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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