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EX52 LDC

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,874 mi
Last recorded98,874 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,546 miles

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil level on min

Fail 23 Sep 2013 82,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge sidewall + tread cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked sidewall + tread

oil level on min

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,220 miles

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,546 miles

rear no plate starting to deterioate

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,735 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 LDC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

EX52 LDC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is EX52 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 LDC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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