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AY52 PNU

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 91,892 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r upper side light not working

Fail 15 May 2015 91,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r upper side light not working

Pass 2 May 2014 84,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2014 84,059 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,150 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,150 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,896 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 49,999 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 PNU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

AY52 PNU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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