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AU52 VYH

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,641 mi
Last recorded122,641 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 122,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 107,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 107,869 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Apr 2010 90,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,585 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 54,401 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,401 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,227 miles

exhaust back box cracked at mounting bracket

o/s/r lamp lens broken

Fail 27 Sep 2005 28,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust backbox cracked at mounting bracket

o/s/r lamp outer lens broken

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 VYH is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYH, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 VYH?

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What year was AU52 VYH registered?

AU52 VYH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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