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AK02 WLR

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,491 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbones rear bushes slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,085 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,299 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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AK02 WLR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK02 WLR, 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 AK02 WLR registered?

AK02 WLR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is AK02 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 WLR shows 10 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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