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AY02 AKN

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 111,029 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

front brake application slightly uneven

front exhaust mounts broken

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriated

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,690 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

handbrake travel

nearside front linkrod upper dust cover slightly deteriated

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,148 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,119 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)

REAR BRAKE PADS JUST ABOVE 1.5 LEGAL LIMIT FOR MOT STANDARDS

both front suspension lower armrear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

REAR BRAKE PADS JUST ABOVE 1.5 LEGAL LIMIT FOR MOT STANDARDS

both front suspension lower armrear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,389 miles

rear no plate just starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,559 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 62,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,279 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 151,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advanced wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,806 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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AY02 AKN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY02 AKN, 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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AY02 AKN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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