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AY52 GXJ

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,930 mi
Last recorded123,930 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 123,930 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 123,927 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 112,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 98,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,469 miles

Anit roll link rod

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear jacking block missig

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,672 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 68,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,106 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 GXJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

AY52 GXJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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