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CJZ 7970

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,453 mi
Last recorded109,453 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 7970
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,453 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS + OS (3.6.B.4d)

NSR tyre outer wall chipped

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Column UJ (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' stickers x2 (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS + OS (3.6.B.4d)

NSR tyre outer wall chipped

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 104,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,145 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,083 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,287 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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2012 92,227 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2012 92,227 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 85,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,189 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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CJZ 7970 is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJZ 7970, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJZ 7970 registered?

CJZ 7970 is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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