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AY02 MKU

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 124,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush left and right lower control arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel cap seal splitting

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine and transmission area ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,692 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,503 miles

driver seat belt slow to retrack

driver seat stiff to move back and forwards

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,735 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to perish

wipers starting to judder and slightly smear

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,772 miles

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

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)

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,955 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,642 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 MKU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY02 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 MKU registered?

AY02 MKU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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