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EX52 MXN

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,765 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,192 miles

Offside front tyre bold on outer edge and worn close to the legal limit

Very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 35,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

offside front tyre scrubbing outside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres badly scrubbed on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres punctured

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,980 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 MXN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

EX52 MXN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is EX52 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 MXN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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