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DK52 PPU

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 PPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,648 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,641 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 111,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 103,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 74,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,631 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

under trays fitted /covers over door sills

Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

under trays fitted /covers over door sills

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,217 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges †o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,325 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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DK52 PPU is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DK52 PPU, 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 DK52 PPU registered?

DK52 PPU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is DK52 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 PPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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