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EK52 HSJ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,819 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 101,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,000 miles

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

service light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,829 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,541 miles

front exhauts mount corroaded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,246 miles

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

offside front tyre on 1.6mm wear limit.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,012 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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EK52 HSJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HSJ, 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

How do I check the history of EK52 HSJ?

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What year was EK52 HSJ registered?

EK52 HSJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is EK52 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 HSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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