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BK52 VDV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 5 Feb 2009 87,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,462 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 VDV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK52 VDV?

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What year was BK52 VDV registered?

BK52 VDV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is BK52 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 VDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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