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AY52 GWK

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,145 mi
Last recorded141,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jul 2018 141,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,129 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 133,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 124,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 124,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,207 miles

Front wishbone back bushes have slight play.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seal on fuel cap deteriorated (still sealing).

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,207 miles

Front wishbone back bushes have slight play.

Seal on fuel cap deteriorated (still sealing).

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,426 miles

Engine MIL lamp indicates a fault.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode near rear flexi hoses.

Front wishbone back bushes have some movement (not excessive).

Oil leak from engine.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seat belts not fully inspected due to fitment of child safety seats.

Windscreen has a small area of damage outside of zone A (less than 40mm).

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,274 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear flexi hoses.

N/s park brake slightly down on performance.

N/s rear seat belt not inspected due to fitment of child safety seat.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,837 miles

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)

both front tyre walls cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,598 miles

Windscreen has stone chip damage outside of zone a (less than 40mm)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,470 miles

Air bag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 41,091 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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AY52 GWK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY52 GWK, 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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What year was AY52 GWK registered?

AY52 GWK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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