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BN52 YGR

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YGR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,186 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,111 miles

Tyres starting to perish.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,503 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,188 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 YGR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

BN52 YGR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 YGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YGR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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