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BK02 KUP

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,107 mi
Last recorded133,107 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,107 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 125,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,680 miles

brake pipes slight rust

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 106,240 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 106,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,392 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brakes discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,078 miles

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

advise rear indercator slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise rear indercator slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre cracked/perished nail in tread and wearing low on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low at center of treaded area (over inflation ?)

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 KUP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

BK02 KUP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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