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CF52 HWK

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,373 mi
Last recorded66,373 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n s r tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not deep enough too reach ply or chords

Fail 27 Feb 2014 49,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

n s r tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not deep enough too reach ply or chords

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,045 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,863 miles

all 4 discs serfaces corroded

o/s front tyre wareing on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,863 miles

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

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

corrosion on all 4 discs

o/s front tyre waring on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,086 miles

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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CF52 HWK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWK, 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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CF52 HWK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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