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EY52 NLA

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,832 mi
Last recorded131,832 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 131,832 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,720 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,067 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrules and brake pipes coated in grease

front exhaust mount slightly corroded

offside rear spring delaminated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 189,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 189,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,760 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,312 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 110,269 miles

Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,159 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 102,899 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 102,899 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 74,574 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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EY52 NLA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY52 NLA, 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 EY52 NLA registered?

EY52 NLA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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