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DV52 FUE

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,990 mi
Last recorded117,990 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 117,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,810 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear no plate slightly marked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,130 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,473 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,096 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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DV52 FUE 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 93.8%.

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 DV52 FUE, 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 DV52 FUE registered?

DV52 FUE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is DV52 FUE safe to buy?

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