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EF52 RWK

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,410 mi
Last recorded158,410 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 RWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 158,410 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 158,398 miles

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)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 152,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,754 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 145,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 25 Feb 2012 132,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 132,365 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 128,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 128,782 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 117,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter slight damaged

under tray slight damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 117,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter slight damaged

under tray slight damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,820 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 91,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 83,680 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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EF52 RWK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF52 RWK, 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 EF52 RWK registered?

EF52 RWK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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