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CN52 GFG

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,659 mi
Last recorded95,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 14,150 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 14,150 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported by the gear box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,712 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,362 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,516 miles

full plastic engine and sill covers fitted

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,646 miles

full plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,547 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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CN52 GFG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CN52 GFG, 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 CN52 GFG registered?

CN52 GFG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CN52 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 GFG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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