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BD52 PEO

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,626 mi
Last recorded145,626 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 145,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 145,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 141,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 141,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 137,453 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 133,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,605 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in link rods

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 111,201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,399 miles

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,906 miles

advise slight blow from rear box

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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BD52 PEO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD52 PEO, 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

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What year was BD52 PEO registered?

BD52 PEO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BD52 PEO safe to buy?

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