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CV02 BDX

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,194 mi
Last recorded76,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,194 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,193 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Emissions not tested coolant had major leak not able to keep engine runing (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,077 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,458 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,437 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

ware to front dicsis

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,512 miles

Power steering noisy

Fail 26 Sep 2012 52,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,917 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,098 miles

Handbrake could be better

Nearside front tyrewall cracking

Nearside sill dripping water?

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,471 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 36,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 32,724 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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CV02 BDX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV02 BDX, 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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CV02 BDX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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