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CN52 NZV

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,283 mi
Last recorded34,283 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 NZV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 19,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has cut a cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,341 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,468 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre and rim have slight dammage to sidewall.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,004 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 8,200 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 NZV is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NZV, 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 CN52 NZV registered?

CN52 NZV is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is CN52 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 NZV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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