MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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AY52 WJZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WJZ, 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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AY52 WJZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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