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EY52 VKS

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,468 mi
Last recorded71,468 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 VKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 71,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre, tread heavily worn on inner and outter edges.

Nearside rear tyre, tread heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre, tread heavily worn on outter edge.

Offside rear tyre, tread heavily worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 34,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 8,769 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,619 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 VKS is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

EY52 VKS is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EY52 VKS safe to buy?

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