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CU02 YRY

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,316 mi
Last recorded152,316 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,466 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 76,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 76,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,692 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate has slight water damage.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 33,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YRY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRY, 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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CU02 YRY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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