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BG52 FRL

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,055 mi
Last recorded54,055 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FRL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,055 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,617 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,125 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,812 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 11,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 7,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 5,438 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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BG52 FRL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG52 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

BG52 FRL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is BG52 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FRL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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