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DK02 FWO

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,038 mi
Last recorded113,038 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 FWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 111,850 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 111,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,109 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,577 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,446 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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DK02 FWO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DK02 FWO, 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 DK02 FWO registered?

DK02 FWO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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