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EX52 FYO

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FYO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 81,824 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,519 miles

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,507 miles

front exhaust support bracket coroded and rattling

Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,251 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,668 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre has split on outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,741 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly weak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,816 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly weak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly weak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,486 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,950 miles

exhaust back box blowing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 20,379 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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EX52 FYO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EX52 FYO, 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 EX52 FYO registered?

EX52 FYO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EX52 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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