MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly chafed all four (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Brake hose slightly chafed all four (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened come out of ball joint (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheels need tracking
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheels need tracking
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BW52 PXO 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 61.1%.
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 BW52 PXO, 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 BW52 PXO registered?
BW52 PXO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2002.
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