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EX52 HEJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,250 mi
Last recorded93,250 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 79,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,198 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,689 miles

engine oily

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,394 miles

front tyres wearing at inner edges

rear indicators fading

wear at offside front lower balljoint

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear indicators faded

rear tyres at limit

wear at offside front lower balljoint

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,935 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

rear indicators faded

rear tyres at limit

wear at offside front lower balljoint

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,522 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

wear at offside front lower balljoint

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,044 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 43,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 HEJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HEJ, 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 EX52 HEJ registered?

EX52 HEJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is EX52 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 HEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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