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AV52 DVX

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,365 miles

drivers seat belt is slow to return

o/sf drop link dust cover borderline condition,o/sr tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

oil leak.handbrake has little reserve travel

osr shocker has light misting of oil

power steering pipes have slight misting of oil.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,141 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,856 miles

centre exhaust mount rotted and broken.

ns number plate lamp lens missing.

osf,nsf and osr tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,714 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 63,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 58,869 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 58,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,489 miles

Offside 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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AV52 DVX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV52 DVX, 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 AV52 DVX registered?

AV52 DVX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AV52 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 DVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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