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BV52 BZA

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 146,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion around both rear jacking points

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,835 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and side wall perished

Fail 17 Jan 2017 132,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and side wall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 121,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 121,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 106,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 100,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,629 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 BZA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV52 BZA, 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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BV52 BZA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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