MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
early signs of age related corrosion to the battery box area
early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and comonents
factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection
o/s and n/s rear shock absorber casings are corroded
various factory plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring panels pipes and components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
age related corrosion to rear shock absorber casings
early signs of age related corrosion to the battery box area
early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components
factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear becoming delaminated (0.1 (b))
age related corrosion to both rear shock absorber casings
early signs of age related corrosion to the battery box area
early signs of corrosion to the underbody and components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber casings are corroded
early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery box area
factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring panels pipes and components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber casings are corroded
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery box area
factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring panels pipes and components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber casings are showing signs of corrosion
early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery box area
factory plastic undertrays /engine top cover and sill covers fitted obscuring panels and components
general early signs of corrosion to most underneath components and panels
both rear shock absorber casings showing signs of corrosion
early signs of corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray area
factory plastic undertrays /top engine cover/and sill covers fitted obscuring components and panels
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated age related cracking to the rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorber casings showing signs of corrosion
early signs of corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray area
factory plastic undertrays /top engine cover/and sill covers fitted obscuring components and panels
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small screw ()
early signs of corrosion to both rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the center floor area
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray area
plastic factory undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small screw ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
early signs of corrosion to both rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the center floor area
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray area
plastic factory undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
early signs of corrosion to both rear inner sill areas
early signs of corrosion to the centre floor section
plastic oversills fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
rear battery tray showing signs of corrosion
Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rearmost (2.4.G.2)
early corrosion to both rear inner sill sections
early corrosion to the centre floor section
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray compartment ( from under the vehicle )
engine covers fitted
plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection
plastic undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rearmost (2.4.G.2)
early corrosion to both rear inner sill sections
early corrosion to the centre floor section
early signs of corrosion to the rear battery tray compartment ( from under the vehicle )
engine covers fitted
plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection
plastic undertrays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rearmost (2.4.G.2)
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)
cracking in tyre tread on o/s/f
engine cover fitted
plastic covers on sills
undertrays fitted
Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine overheated (7.3.D.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rearmost (2.4.G.2)
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)
cracking in tyre tread on o/s/f
engine cover fitted
plastic covers on sills
undertrays fitted
plastic covers on sills engine and underbody
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
plastic covers on sills engine and underbody
plastic covers fitted to underbody and engine
Emissions not tested (7.0)
plastic covers fitted to underbody and engine
o/s and n/s rear floors showing early signs of corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
o/s and n/s rear floors showing early signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s rear floors are showing early signs of corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s and n/s rear floors are showing early signs of corrosion
o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges .
o/s/r tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges .
o/s/r tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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EJ52 LZO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EJ52 LZO, 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.
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EJ52 LZO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2002.
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