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DX52 AHN

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 AHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 68,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 65,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 48,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2010 48,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,734 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 33,734 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,163 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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DX52 AHN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX52 AHN, 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 DX52 AHN registered?

DX52 AHN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 AHN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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