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CF02 VAV

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,262 mi
Last recorded121,262 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 VAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,262 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,346 miles

Front tyre's wearing edge's.

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2010 82,178 miles

n/s/r wheelrim damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r wheelrim damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,962 miles

Slight inner front tyre wear

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,598 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Fail 4 Jul 2006 45,489 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low

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 VAV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF02 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

CF02 VAV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is CF02 VAV safe to buy?

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