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BU52 OJF

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 136,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel cap seal begining to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 104,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,064 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 78,302 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,319 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 52,050 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,807 miles

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

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

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 OJF 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 69.2%.

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 BU52 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

BU52 OJF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is BU52 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OJF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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