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HF52 PUH

2002 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 PUH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 133,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play temp. repair. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,158 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside parking brake performance low.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,378 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fron and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front seat belts slow to retracted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,372 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fron and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front seat belts slow to retracted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,216 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,691 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 91,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,795 miles

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)

gearbox exhaust mount corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

gearbox exhaust mount corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,556 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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HF52 PUH is a 2002 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HF52 PUH, 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 HF52 PUH registered?

HF52 PUH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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