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CV52 XEP

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XEP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,893 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,149 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

O/S/F Lower arm inner ball joint slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2015 87,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 83,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,125 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,330 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge and also outerwall perished

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose(s) from rack to pump.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,844 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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CV52 XEP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV52 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV52 XEP registered?

CV52 XEP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CV52 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 XEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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