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CU02 DYW

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,857 mi
Last recorded136,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 DYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 129,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,964 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 118,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 101,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,401 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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CU02 DYW is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU02 DYW, 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 CU02 DYW registered?

CU02 DYW is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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