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DG52 LRK

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,100 mi
Last recorded160,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2017 160,100 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 153,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,793 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 144,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,461 miles

Service light on

oil leak

rear o/s tyre worn low 225-45-17

Fail 15 Aug 2013 132,461 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear o/s tyre worn low 225-45-17

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,090 miles

both main brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,577 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

low pad warning light on dash

rear brake pads worn low

rear n/s tyre worn low 225-45-17

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,030 miles

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

number plates starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,915 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber shroud/ bump stop insecure and damper rod corroded at the top

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,367 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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DG52 LRK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG52 LRK, 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 DG52 LRK registered?

DG52 LRK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DG52 LRK safe to buy?

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