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EY52 NKT

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,680 mi
Last recorded158,680 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NKT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 158,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 158,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 154,805 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 154,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,141 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 124,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,226 miles

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,672 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,882 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 NKT is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY52 NKT, 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 EY52 NKT registered?

EY52 NKT is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is EY52 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 NKT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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