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CK52 FMO

2002 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,313 mi
Last recorded160,313 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 FMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 160,313 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both of the headlight lenses are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch panel corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheelarch panel corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of the tyres are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 160,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both of the headlight lenses are cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch panel corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheelarch panel corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of the tyres are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 158,682 miles

Brake pad warning tell-tale illuminated

Dusting of CV boot grease around both outer rear joints, Boots / retaining clips appear to be fully intact

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (both front and rear corroding slightly ) Plastic covers fitted across full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed from centre of drivers swept area ()

Light surface corrosion to multiple components on underside of vehicle (including rear subframe , suspension and steering components (both front and rear

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sill corroding slightly, Plastic covers fitted across full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement within ball joint when worked with a bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within both inner and outer tread pattern, worn slightly on outer shoulder and appears to be slightly underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within both inner and outer tread pattern, worn slightly on outer shoulder and appears to be slightly underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of engine / gearbox, causing a slight dusting on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear / letter laminate bubbling (0.1 (b))

When braking a slight juddering can be felt / heard, all discs appear to be okay with no grabbing present when rotated, Possibly linked to ABS fault

Fail 19 Apr 2022 158,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Readings showing between 1.084 - 1.099 (limit 1.030) @3,000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Readings showing between 0.470 - 0.520 (limit 0.200) @3,000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Light dusting of fuel around front of filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When position lamps are operated the indicator bulb emits a steady orange light ( possible earth fault (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (close to both jacking point and within NSR arm prescribed area corroded (marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning and steering angle sensor tell-tales illuminated

Dusting of CV boot grease around both outer rear joints, Boots / retaining clips appear to be fully intact

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (both front and rear corroding slightly ) Plastic covers fitted across full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed from centre of drivers swept area ()

Light surface corrosion to multiple components on underside of vehicle (including rear subframe , suspension and steering components (both front and rear

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sill corroding slightly, Plastic covers fitted across full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement within ball joint when worked with a bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within both inner and outer tread pattern, worn slightly on outer shoulder and appears to be slightly underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within both inner and outer tread pattern, worn slightly on outer shoulder and appears to be slightly underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of engine / gearbox, causing a slight dusting on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear / letter laminate bubbling (0.1 (b))

When braking a slight juddering can be felt / heard, all discs appear to be okay with no grabbing present when rotated, Possibly linked to ABS fault

Pass 23 Apr 2021 156,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 152,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 147,143 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,572 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 144,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,023 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 140,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,611 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,237 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 120,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,716 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise nearside rear parking brake requires service

advise some age cracking to nearside front inner wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 82,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,007 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,288 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 FMO is a 2002 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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