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DX02 MKL

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 MKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 103,033 miles

Nearside Front antiroll drop link has slight play

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 96,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,319 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 78,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,685 miles

Rear brake pipes/ ferrules starting to corrde

Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake pipes/ ferrules starting to corrde

brake fluid res below max /

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode slight

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 12,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,964 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 10,964 miles

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

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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DX02 MKL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX02 MKL, 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 DX02 MKL registered?

DX02 MKL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is DX02 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 MKL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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