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CA51 BYY

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,215 mi
Last recorded41,215 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 BYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 41,215 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 5 Feb 2026 41,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Feb 2025 41,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,808 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 40,446 miles

number plates poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,160 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2020 39,160 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,466 miles

both rear bushes on front suspension arms worn

very slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,459 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,462 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,764 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag w/light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,815 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 25,805 miles

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

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,215 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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CA51 BYY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA51 BYY, 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

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What year was CA51 BYY registered?

CA51 BYY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is CA51 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 BYY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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