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AY52 OCF

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,430 mi
Last recorded73,430 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,430 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Corrosion to some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Os rear view mirror cover loose

Rear no plate delaminating

Snatching heard from osf

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,509 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

gearbox exhaust mount corroded away

knock heard from osf but no play found by hand

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

gearbox exhaust mount corroded away

knock heard from osf but no play found by hand

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,829 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 16 Aug 2010 36,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 36,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,173 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 OCF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

AY52 OCF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AY52 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 OCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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