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CA02 VUO

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VUO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,684 miles

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,278 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK , NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE , NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE , 2 NAILS & CUT DOWN TO CORDS IN O/S/R TYRE .

Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK , NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE , NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE , 2 NAILS & CUT DOWN TO CORDS IN O/S/R TYRE .

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,942 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,321 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust mounting corroded

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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CA02 VUO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA02 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA02 VUO?

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What year was CA02 VUO registered?

CA02 VUO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is CA02 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 VUO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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