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EY52 YFR

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 YFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 155,610 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke from exhaust causing workshop health and safety concerns (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,039 miles

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

both side rear tyre treads wearing low

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,713 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 142,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,654 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,919 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,344 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,341 miles

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)

both front tyres aregetting low on inside edges and are starting to crack on tread surface

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,938 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 YFR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

EY52 YFR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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