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BK52 KCO

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 KCO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,625 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

child seat fitted

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

child seat fitted

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,469 miles

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)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,795 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 16,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,505 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 KCO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KCO, 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 BK52 KCO registered?

BK52 KCO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BK52 KCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 KCO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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