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AP02 CFF

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 CFF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear near joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure not working (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear no rear seat belts checked as hole seat full

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,152 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,530 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,842 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,828 miles

front discs lightly scored

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,896 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,856 miles

damage to rear bumper

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

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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AP02 CFF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP02 CFF, 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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AP02 CFF is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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