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CF02 TDV

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 TDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,704 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,796 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,436 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,564 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2007 37,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2006 32,000 miles

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

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

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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CF02 TDV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF02 TDV, 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 CF02 TDV registered?

CF02 TDV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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