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EY52 OZR

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 OZR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,820 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 88,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill corroded not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 40,066 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front windscreen washers weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 40,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall/ tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall/tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake 80% imbalance during operation

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,238 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Jan 2022 39,238 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,848 miles

Fuel cap sea perishing.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,314 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 38,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 37,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 36,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 35,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,188 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,316 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls worn & cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,856 miles

rear registration plate becoming discoloured.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,556 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 OZR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY52 OZR, 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 EY52 OZR registered?

EY52 OZR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is EY52 OZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 OZR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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