MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
Brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion.
Covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.
Front pads look quite low.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
N/s washer jet not working.
Oil on engine.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms is only just acceptable for the mot.
Rear silencer starting to leak slightly.
Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.
Slight play in both front outer lower ball joints.
Some play in ends of steering rack.
Brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion.
Covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.
Front pads look quite low.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
N/s washer jet not working.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil on engine.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in rearmost bushes in both front lower suspension arms is only just acceptable for the mot.
Rear silencer starting to leak slightly.
Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.
Slight play in both front outer lower ball joints.
Some play in ends of steering rack.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA51 UXW is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 UXW, 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 CA51 UXW registered?
CA51 UXW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 2002.
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