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BF02 FNK

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,002 miles

Engine management light is on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,138 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,138 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,933 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 45,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,762 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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BF02 FNK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF02 FNK, 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 BF02 FNK registered?

BF02 FNK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 FNK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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