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BW52 PXO

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 PXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,038 miles

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 124,038 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,598 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 121,598 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,319 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,726 miles

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

front wheels need tracking

Fail 9 Nov 2013 109,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,621 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,267 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 95,262 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 86,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,239 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,144 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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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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