MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front exhaust mounting - corroded / fractured
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - main pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front exhaust mounting - corroded / fractured
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - main pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly pitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front exhaust clamp corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust clamp corroded †
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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BK52 FSL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BK52 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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