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EU02 VKX

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 VKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,519 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,205 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside & Offside front indicators, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Nearside & Offside side repeaters, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Nearside & offside main beam headlamps, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 77,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside & Offside front indicators, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Nearside & Offside side repeaters, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Nearside & offside main beam headlamps, product on lens however light output not seriously affected

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,079 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 68,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,446 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,995 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,838 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 28,837 miles

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

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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EU02 VKX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EU02 VKX, 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

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What year was EU02 VKX registered?

EU02 VKX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is EU02 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 VKX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU02 VKX have outstanding finance?

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