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AY52 GWZ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,532 mi
Last recorded127,532 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,714 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 114,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,675 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,036 miles

Air Bag light on

Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,036 miles

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

Air Bag light on

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,489 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 GWZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

AY52 GWZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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