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CA51 UXW

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 UXW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,097 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,097 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 96,597 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 83,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,921 miles

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.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,921 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,887 miles

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.

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 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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