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CV52 YFP

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,406 mi
Last recorded132,406 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,406 miles

brake discs corroded in poor condition.

front brake hoses cracking in poor condition.

offside door mirror glass in poor condition.

wear in front bottom ball joints.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,284 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 113,284 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 4 Aug 2012 108,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,602 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,753 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 88,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 55,652 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 YFP is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

CV52 YFP is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is CV52 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 YFP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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