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CN52 NYP

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,802 mi
Last recorded111,802 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NYP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,802 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,802 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,789 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,911 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seaping fluid

Offside Front anti roll link play

brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc/pad warning light on dash

Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc/pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,388 miles

Oil leak rear of rocker gasket dripping onto exhaust ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,997 miles

front brake discs scored

play nearside front suspension arm bush

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear pads wearing thin

rear springs corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,336 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 43,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,527 miles

front brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,036 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 5,021 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 NYP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CN52 NYP, 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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CN52 NYP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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