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BW02 CTE

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,087 mi
Last recorded118,087 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CTE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,087 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2012 118,082 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,982 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,720 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING.

NOISE FROM OFFSIDSE HANDBRAKE WHEN APPLIED AND PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY DOWN.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 2 Sep 2009 104,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pad warning light & bulb warning light on dash

o/s/f tyre refitted worn to 2mm & wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & perished

o/s/r door doesnt open from inside

slight detioration to rear no plate

Pass 2 Sep 2009 104,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pad warning light & bulb warning light on dash

o/s/f tyre refitted worn to 2mm & wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & perished

o/s/r door doesnt open from inside

slight detioration to rear no plate

Pass 20 Aug 2008 99,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,777 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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BW02 CTE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BW02 CTE, 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 BW02 CTE registered?

BW02 CTE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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