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BG52 FSC

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FSC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,729 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,652 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,093 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked because child safety seat in place

Fail 26 Oct 2011 82,053 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked because child safety seat in place

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,135 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,709 miles

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

advise child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect seat belt

advise rear offside brake pad warning wire not connected

advise sill covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,832 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,965 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 FSC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSC, 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 BG52 FSC?

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What year was BG52 FSC registered?

BG52 FSC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FSC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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