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EA52 SCV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 SCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 41,304 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 41,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

no emisson

Pass 29 Dec 2022 38,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,694 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,426 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,475 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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EA52 SCV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EA52 SCV, 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 EA52 SCV registered?

EA52 SCV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is EA52 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 SCV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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