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BA02 AKN

2002 BMW 316

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,067 mi
Last recorded212,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 AKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 212,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 206,436 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 200,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2023 191,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 180,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 170,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 161,242 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 151,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 139,760 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 123,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,107 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,107 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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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BA02 AKN is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BA02 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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BA02 AKN is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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