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BG52 XLL

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XLL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 89,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,877 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 74,877 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,505 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 73,503 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,830 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 XLL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XLL, 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

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What year was BG52 XLL registered?

BG52 XLL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BG52 XLL safe to buy?

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