CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY52 XDV

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,123 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak/level low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,935 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,183 miles

front no.plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,119 miles

noise from o/s/r parking brake

o/s/r parking brake has low effort

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,671 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY52 XDV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY52 XDV?

You can check the full history of AY52 XDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY52 XDV registered?

AY52 XDV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is AY52 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 XDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY52 XDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.