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CN02 EOK

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 EOK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 70,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2024 70,393 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,217 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,441 miles

advise both rear brake hose ferrules corrossion started

advise movement in the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,724 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 41,447 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 38,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,203 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 36,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,238 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,802 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,747 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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CN02 EOK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN02 EOK, 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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What year was CN02 EOK registered?

CN02 EOK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is CN02 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN02 EOK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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