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CU02 UFL

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,932 mi
Last recorded96,932 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 UFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2014 96,587 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 96,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2013 95,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mangamant ligh has no

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,966 miles

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

off side front tyre has wear to edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 79,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight damage to n/s/front wing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,167 miles

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

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

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 UFL is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

CU02 UFL is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is CU02 UFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 UFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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