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SN52 WZX

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 WZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,225 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust bracket split off with rust

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,221 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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SN52 WZX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN52 WZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN52 WZX?

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What year was SN52 WZX registered?

SN52 WZX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SN52 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 WZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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