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DU52 WSN

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 WSN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,096 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,567 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,526 miles

Nearside Front 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 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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,402 miles

reserve travel on handbrake lever very little

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reserve travel on handbrake lever very little

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion starting on body near rear subframe mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,319 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 24,426 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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DU52 WSN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU52 WSN, 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

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What year was DU52 WSN registered?

DU52 WSN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is DU52 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 WSN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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