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CK51 VUX

2002 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,298 mi
Last recorded148,298 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 VUX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 148,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn inner edges 2055516

both sills corroded/sill kits fitted

covers & shields fitted

offside parking brake lazy

Pass 8 Feb 2016 144,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill cover fitted

under body corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 140,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,372 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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 133,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 129,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 119,858 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 119,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 106,598 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Jan 2011 106,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,821 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust secure.

o/s parking brake effort reduced,advise inspection.

parking brake requires adjustment.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,964 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 57,927 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 50,548 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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CK51 VUX is a 2002 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK51 VUX, 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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CK51 VUX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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