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AK02 ZKD

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,968 mi
Last recorded145,968 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 145,968 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 132,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 114,456 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Fail 9 May 2015 114,433 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre slightly perrished.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 108,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 108,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 95,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 91,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 86,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,542 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 ZKD is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKD, 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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AK02 ZKD is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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