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EK52 ZKU

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,454 mi
Last recorded117,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 117,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 105,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges 225/40/zr18

Fail 10 May 2011 98,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges 225/40/zr18

Pass 19 May 2010 88,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 86,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 81,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,183 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 ZKU 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 EK52 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

EK52 ZKU is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is EK52 ZKU safe to buy?

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