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BG52 HAX

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,438 mi
Last recorded97,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. section under fuel tank can not be inspected (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs back plates loose

Fail 26 Oct 2022 94,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. section under fuel tank can not be inspected (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs back plates loose

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,804 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 91,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 91,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 89,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 86,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 82,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 78,630 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 72,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 68,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,880 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 HAX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

BG52 HAX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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