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DE52 OSC

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,958 mi
Last recorded45,958 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OSC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 41,916 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 41,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 30,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 29,726 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,927 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,223 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 20,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,468 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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DE52 OSC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE52 OSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE52 OSC?

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What year was DE52 OSC registered?

DE52 OSC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is DE52 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 OSC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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