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AU52 VXR

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,348 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2016 117,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,875 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,487 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded at bottom

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 106,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded at bottom

Front brake discs sligtly worn with 'lips' on edges of braking faces

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 61,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,238 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,378 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 VXR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU52 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

AU52 VXR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AU52 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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