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YN52 VMA

2002 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,393 mi
Last recorded114,393 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 11679,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2012 114,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

winsreen nsf has damage does not affect driver view

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,107 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YN52 VMA is a 2002 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 79,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN52 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN52 VMA registered?

YN52 VMA is a 2002 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is YN52 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN52 VMA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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