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AV52 URG

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 URG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 118,820 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2013 111,871 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2013 111,871 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 83,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 47,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,812 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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AV52 URG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

AV52 URG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AV52 URG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 URG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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