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BU52 ZMY

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,748 mi
Last recorded100,748 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,748 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,278 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 85,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,493 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,221 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 48,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,065 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 ZMY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

BU52 ZMY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZMY shows 9 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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