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CU52 TKF

2002 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,091 mi
Last recorded187,091 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 11888,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 TKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 187,091 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 187,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 177,942 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 177,941 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 146,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 146,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Air bag light on

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

Off side front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight leak from rear exhaust section

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,217 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 94,159 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

n/s/f tyre waering inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear axle leak

some movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,356 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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CU52 TKF is a 2002 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 88,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU52 TKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU52 TKF is a 2002 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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