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BX52 AWM

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 AWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,921 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 118,580 miles

under carriage surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2021 108,349 miles

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2021 108,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 May 2020 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

airbag light fault 06 front right side airbag fault cleared light off at end of test

Pass 31 May 2019 102,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack at bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,528 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2018 98,528 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 95,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 93,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses showing age related cracking.. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted..

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of fuel tank.. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white.. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 85,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,806 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 53,252 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,613 miles

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

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

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corrosion to front pipe mounting bracket

Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,052 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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BX52 AWM is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX52 AWM, 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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BX52 AWM is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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