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DS02 HKY

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,317 mi
Last recorded119,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 119,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 105,704 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,377 miles

sill covers and under shields fitted unable to carry full inspection of these area's

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

sill covers and under shields fitted unable to carry full inspection of these area's

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,164 miles

undershields and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,445 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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DS02 HKY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DS02 HKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS02 HKY registered?

DS02 HKY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is DS02 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 HKY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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