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DK52 ZNO

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,097 mi
Last recorded145,097 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ZNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 134,978 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Front brake pads about 70% worn.

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

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

Slight movement in both front suspension arm rear bushs.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 134,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Front brake pads about 70% worn.

N/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

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

Slight movement in both front suspension arm rear bushs.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,550 miles

Airbag light on.

E.M.L Light on.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 122,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L Light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 114,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 106,710 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 83,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,912 miles

both front tyres close to limit

slight front in balance but within tolerence

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

sill over covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,707 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,707 miles

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

front to rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,538 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 ZNO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

DK52 ZNO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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