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EX52 PZW

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 PZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 86,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,360 miles

Oil leak

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,567 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,551 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 72,550 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,531 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,611 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 59,611 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,312 miles

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

slight play both lower ball joints

Pass 2 Sep 2005 39,470 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 PZW 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 80%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

EX52 PZW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EX52 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 PZW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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