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DF02 KJO

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 140,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 134,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 131,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,273 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,593 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,593 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 119,917 miles

Nearside front tyre have minor crack's in outer sidewall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 116,176 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

bad oil leak on engine

fuel cap rubber splitting

rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow from rear exhuast box

Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,176 miles

air bag light on dash

bad oil leak on engine

fuel cap rubber splitting

rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow from rear exhuast box

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,386 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light stopping on

hand brake high

oil leaks on engine

Fail 18 Nov 2010 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light stopping on

hand brake high

oil leaks on engine

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on air bag light on!!

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn, purge canister leaking

rear b/discs pitted. h/brake high!

Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,699 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on air bag light on!!

rear b/discs pitted. h/brake high!

Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 77,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 34,347 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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DF02 KJO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF02 KJO, 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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DF02 KJO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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