MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust clamp cracked
front bottom arm bushes slightly worn
front brake discs slightly worn
offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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EK02 SHX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 EK02 SHX, 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 EK02 SHX registered?
EK02 SHX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2002.
Is EK02 SHX safe to buy?
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