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BL02 DKF

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,410 miles

handbrake efficiency only just passed 19%

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexi hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake efficiency only just passed 19%

Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,052 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,052 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,881 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,668 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 80,668 miles

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

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

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

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 3 Jul 2008 74,732 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,882 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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BL02 DKF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue 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 BL02 DKF, 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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BL02 DKF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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