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EF52 NXS

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NXS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,040 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,166 miles

both rear tyres low and wearing on inner edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2012 112,600 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,521 miles

Front wipers slighty smearing

nearside front wish bone bushes slighty worn

nearside rear inicator showing 50% white light

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

offside front wish bone bushes slighty worn

offside rear indicator showing 50% white light

offside rear side light slighty dim

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,887 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,822 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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EF52 NXS is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF52 NXS, 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 EF52 NXS registered?

EF52 NXS is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is EF52 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 NXS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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