MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes have corrosion
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
both front tyres perished
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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BW02 CTE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2002.
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The MOT history for BW02 CTE shows 9 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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