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AU52 SSK

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SSK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,839 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,074 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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AU52 SSK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SSK, 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 AU52 SSK registered?

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

Is AU52 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SSK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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