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CN02 EPK

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,650 mi
Last recorded122,650 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 EPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,650 miles

front no plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 122,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,239 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,907 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 95,297 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,581 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,888 miles

front screen cracked close to limit in zone b

Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,888 miles

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

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

front screen cracked close to limit in zone b

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,425 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 EPK is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CN02 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN02 EPK registered?

CN02 EPK is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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