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AU52 CHY

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CHY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 116,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,383 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,457 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,328 miles

cover missing from number plate lamp

oil leaks on engine

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,914 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,696 miles

o/s rear wheel rim slightly distorted

slight bulge in outer wall of o/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,910 miles

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

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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AU52 CHY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU52 CHY, 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 AU52 CHY registered?

AU52 CHY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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