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BK52 PUF

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,793 mi
Last recorded71,793 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

nearside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn

offside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

nearside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn

offside front lower arm rear bush heavily worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,626 miles

advise both rear annd nearside front indicators starting to discolour

advise condition of exhaust front pipe braket

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and worn to inner edge

advise oil leak to engine

advise only small chip to front screen

advise slight imbalance to front brakes

strong advise to condition and movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,464 miles

Engine oil low

Exhaust mount incomplete

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak from sump area

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 48,019 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,429 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

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 PUF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

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