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EK52 EER

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 EER
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,256 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 141,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 136,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,996 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,112 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,455 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear tyre has cracking not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

offside front tyre has cracking not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,757 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,787 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,724 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)

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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EK52 EER 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 90.5%.

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 EK52 EER, 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 EK52 EER registered?

EK52 EER is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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