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DK02 FYL

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,660 mi
Last recorded106,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 FYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,660 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,215 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f wiper blade too long, overlapping A piller

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,545 miles

Both front disc's slightly pitted

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Airbag light on

Both front disc's slightly pitted

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2008 73,248 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,248 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion noted to exhaust mounting at gearbox

petrol cap seal starting to split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,055 miles

corrosion noted to exhaust mounting at gearbox

petrol cap seal starting to split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear number plate deteriorated

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 FYL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

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

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