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BX52 XMO

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,565 mi
Last recorded164,565 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 164,565 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 164,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 151,253 miles

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

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

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

front antiroll bar ball joint dust covers split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 137,318 miles

AIR BAG AND ENGINE MANAGEMENT DEFECT WARNING LIGHTS ARE REGISTERING A FAULT.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 137,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AIR BAG AND ENGINE MANAGEMENT DEFECT WARNING LIGHTS ARE REGISTERING A FAULT.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 129,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front indicatot has some condensation close to the limit

windscreen has stone chips off side and near side close to the limit

Pass 27 Apr 2010 126,665 miles

off side front indicatot has some condensation close to the limit

windscreen has stone chips off side and near side close to the limit

Pass 28 Apr 2009 120,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 113,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 104,105 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 104,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XMO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

BX52 XMO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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