MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front non obligatory mirror missing
Nearside crack in corner of windscreen
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front non obligatory mirror missing
Nearside crack in corner of windscreen
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen damaged
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front pads low
front exhaust clamp starting to rust
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front exhaust clamp starting to rust
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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CF52 GFY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 CF52 GFY, 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 CF52 GFY registered?
CF52 GFY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2002.
Is CF52 GFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for CF52 GFY shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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