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CK52 CFG

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 CFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,303 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear noise when wheel is rotated

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 121,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear noise when wheel is rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,061 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,061 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,084 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,586 miles

oil leak from under vehicle.

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from under vehicle.

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,088 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak engine area

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak engine area

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,665 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,230 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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CK52 CFG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK52 CFG, 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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CK52 CFG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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