MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated / Cracked
N/S Mirror - Temporary Repaired But Secure
N/S Rear Tyre Tread Depth Low On Inner Edge
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering Rack Damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated / Cracked
N/S Mirror - Temporary Repaired But Secure
N/S Rear Tyre Tread Depth Low On Inner Edge
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering Rack Damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate slightly cracked.
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate slightly cracked.
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 FPV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BG52 FPV, 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 BG52 FPV registered?
BG52 FPV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2002.
Is BG52 FPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG52 FPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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