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EO52 YHV

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 YHV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,138 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust back box bracket snapped

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust back box bracket snapped

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,579 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,578 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,280 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,352 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 76,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,522 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,108 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre arrow points in wrong direction. †no instructions on tyre

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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EO52 YHV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO52 YHV, 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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What year was EO52 YHV registered?

EO52 YHV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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