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BN52 YBL

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 130,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 130,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 112,007 miles

Airbag lamp on

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2012 112,007 miles

Airbag lamp on

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2011 106,197 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 16 Apr 2011 106,197 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

OIL LEAKS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,836 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,836 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,247 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 84,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 64,026 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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BN52 YBL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBL, 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 BN52 YBL registered?

BN52 YBL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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