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DK52 VSA

2002 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VSA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,862 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 133,540 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 122,572 miles

Advise play in both front link rods

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 113,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,282 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,838 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 72,824 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,900 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,517 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 VSA is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK52 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

DK52 VSA is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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