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BK02 KSF

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 27 Feb 2018 123,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

power steering pipes are insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,904 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured offside (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 104,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 104,700 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,132 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,211 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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BK02 KSF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK02 KSF, 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 BK02 KSF registered?

BK02 KSF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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