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AP52 WUR

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,121 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 86,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,086 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,457 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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AP52 WUR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP52 WUR, 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 AP52 WUR registered?

AP52 WUR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AP52 WUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 WUR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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