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EY52 NKR

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 154,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 154,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 142,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 142,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,167 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,815 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,430 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,087 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 26,942 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,497 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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EY52 NKR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EY52 NKR, 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 EY52 NKR registered?

EY52 NKR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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