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EY52 XPJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 116,047 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen in shaded area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,941 miles

nearside rear road wheel damaged

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 87,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,396 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 69,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,949 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 XPJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 EY52 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

EY52 XPJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is EY52 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 XPJ 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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