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BL52 GZJ

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,631 miles

Offside Front Lower arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,051 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,513 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 39,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 23,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,083 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 9,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 9,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,260 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 7,172 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 7,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 6,200 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 4,856 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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BL52 GZJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 GZJ, 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 BL52 GZJ registered?

BL52 GZJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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