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GY52 ZBG

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,590 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 50,973 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 48,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,621 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)

Fail 27 May 2010 38,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

various pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2010 38,143 miles

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

various pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 32,628 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 11 May 2009 32,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 21 May 2008 27,660 miles

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)

air bag light is on

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 15 May 2008 27,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

air bag light is on

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,278 miles

very bad cut to offside front tyre

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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GY52 ZBG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GY52 ZBG, 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 GY52 ZBG registered?

GY52 ZBG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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