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BW02 CTF

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,691 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint blowing/inscure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s/f lower (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f lower (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 67,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,345 miles

damage to nearside front & offside rear inner wheel rim

fuel cap seal slightly splitting

note rattle at engine bay

Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to nearside front & offside rear inner wheel rim

fuel cap seal slightly splitting

note rattle at engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,791 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,831 miles

both front tyres badly perished not to cords and numerous splits and nearside front tyre wareing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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 CTF is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

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

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