MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at jack points (6.1.A.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested due to smoke (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at jack points (6.1.A.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Child seats fitted----- wiper blades deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Airbag light on
EML on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BG52 FVL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FVL, 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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BG52 FVL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2002.
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