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BU52 OHD

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,332 mi
Last recorded64,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,332 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,332 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,854 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,681 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidwall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 50,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,113 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,816 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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BU52 OHD is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU52 OHD, 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 BU52 OHD registered?

BU52 OHD is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is BU52 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OHD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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