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BK02 OUE

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,171 mi
Last recorded137,171 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,171 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,224 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 131,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,515 miles

Centre Front slight oil leak on engine

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

Nearside Front eml light on dash

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight free play in handbrake

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 132,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,503 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,475 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,715 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 OUE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK02 OUE, 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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BK02 OUE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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