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AY02 AKP

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

airbag light stays on

Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 88,282 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 88,281 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,166 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 AKP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKP, 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 AY02 AKP registered?

AY02 AKP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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