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BT02 CHJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,600 mi
Last recorded104,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

engine misfire

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,380 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,348 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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BT02 CHJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT02 CHJ, 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 BT02 CHJ registered?

BT02 CHJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is BT02 CHJ safe to buy?

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