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BV52 BXN

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,658 mi
Last recorded107,658 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BXN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 107,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,718 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,578 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,921 miles

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 15,465 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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BV52 BXN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BV52 BXN, 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.

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What year was BV52 BXN registered?

BV52 BXN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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