MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside front and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hand brake just meet service limits
rear riverside brake pipe rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hand brake just meet service limits
rear riverside brake pipe rusty
advise both front tyres wearing on the edges
advise engine oil leaks
advise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise both front tyres wearing on the edges
advise engine oil leaks
advise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar droplink
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses cracking
signs of fluid around P.A.S. pipes
windscreen damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses cracking
signs of fluid around P.A.S. pipes
windscreen damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs corroded slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light and air bag light on dash are on indicating fault
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light and air bag light on dash are on indicating fault
BOTH REAR TYRES 2.5MM
CENTRE REAR METAL BOX MOUNT FRACTURED(STILL FULLY SUPORTED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED/FONT BRAKE PADS 4MM
NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND SCORED
SCRAPPING NOISE FROM REAR WHEELS WHEN ROTATED
SCREW IN NEARSIDE TYRE
BOTH REAR TYRES 2.5MM
CENTRE REAR METAL BOX MOUNT FRACTURED(STILL FULLY SUPORTED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED/FONT BRAKE PADS 4MM
NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND SCORED
SCRAPPING NOISE FROM REAR WHEELS WHEN ROTATED
SCREW IN NEARSIDE TYRE
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV52 ACJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AV52 ACJ, 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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AV52 ACJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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