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BK52 DTF

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,352 mi
Last recorded129,352 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 129,352 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 121,654 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 115,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,152 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 106,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,973 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,428 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 90,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 90,971 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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BK52 DTF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 BK52 DTF, 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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BK52 DTF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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