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CK51 XBR

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 XBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,001 miles

Battery light on.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,688 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery light on.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 112,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked (child seat fitted)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 111,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

child seat fitted to rear seat belt not fully checked

Pass 30 Dec 2014 105,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 105,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,837 miles

slight play off side front lower arm ball joint

Fail 15 Jan 2014 102,834 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre wearing low

slight play off side front lower arm ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,029 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 38,896 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 38,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,563 miles

KDS will be required when tie rods are replaced

Nearside front tie rod has slight play

Offside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2005 25,915 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 XBR is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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