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EU52 GNP

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 GNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2015 121,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 121,627 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 110,725 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f flasher slightly faded

slight play in boith lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,353 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,636 miles

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes borderline

engine oil leak

plastic covers fitted too outer sills inspection limited

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,333 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,136 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER QUARTER PANEL REPLACED SLIGHT INADEQUATE WELDS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,521 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,236 miles

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

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

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

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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EU52 GNP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU52 GNP, 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 EU52 GNP registered?

EU52 GNP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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