2002 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · YX52 UBV
2002 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 112,001 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YX52 UBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 112,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YX52 UBV Mileage History
- 06/09/2022101,573 mi
- 02/10/2023103,560 mi+1,987 mi
- 01/10/2024104,857 mi+1,297 mi
- 02/10/2024104,857 mi
- 03/10/2025112,001 mi+7,144 mi
Average of roughly 3,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YX52 UBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (YX52 UBV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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