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BN52 LYV

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,209 mi
Last recorded130,209 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LYV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 123,349 miles

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

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

n/s tie rod

sill covers /under trays

Pass 20 Dec 2014 119,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking in wear bands

nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 95,698 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,946 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f seat belt not checked

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,298 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delamenate

front lower exhaust bracket corroided

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,812 miles

front and rear number plate starting to delamenate

front/lower exhaust bracket around front pipe from gear box corroided/split

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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BN52 LYV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN52 LYV, 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 BN52 LYV registered?

BN52 LYV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 LYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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