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AP02 YXR

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,087 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,046 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,462 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 58,578 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,336 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,371 miles

both rear tyres nesr legal limits

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,261 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,238 miles

nearside rear tyre near legal limit worn on outside edge.

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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AP02 YXR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AP02 YXR, 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 AP02 YXR registered?

AP02 YXR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AP02 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 YXR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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