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ET52 AYD

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,641 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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ET52 AYD is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET52 AYD, 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 ET52 AYD registered?

ET52 AYD is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is ET52 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 AYD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET52 AYD have outstanding finance?

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