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DG52 LRJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,749 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

engine oil low

Pass 18 Oct 2014 114,468 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 number plate damaged

oil filler cap/rocker cover damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,005 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 number plate damaged

oil filler cap/rocker cover damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 104,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,209 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting corrode.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipes starting corrode.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,065 miles

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

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

near side rear seatbelt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,163 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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DG52 LRJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG52 LRJ, 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 DG52 LRJ registered?

DG52 LRJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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