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CP02 BJZ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,106 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 79,104 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,590 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 69,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,558 miles

Front inner discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 64,874 miles

Hand brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 20 May 2016 62,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 60,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,592 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,591 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 52,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 36,080 miles

Advise on front and rear number plates deteriorated

Advise on n/s/f tyre perished

Advise on o/s/f tyre perished

Advise on play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 17 May 2010 36,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise on front and rear number plates deteriorated

Advise on n/s/f tyre perished

Advise on o/s/f tyre perished

Advise on play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 12 May 2009 29,367 miles

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 May 2008 22,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,244 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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CP02 BJZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CP02 BJZ, 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 CP02 BJZ registered?

CP02 BJZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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