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BX52 XLS

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,887 mi
Last recorded87,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XLS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 87,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear parking brake only just met parking brake requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,418 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad lining loose

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,127 miles

Nearside handbrake requires attention

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside handbrake requires attention

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 65,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,582 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,686 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,821 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 29,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,389 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,575 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 14,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,731 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,858 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 XLS is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BX52 XLS, 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 BX52 XLS registered?

BX52 XLS is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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