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CW02 UCZ

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,974 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe damaged

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

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,148 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 75,112 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,654 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 60,649 miles

nail in edge of tread in n/s/r tyre [205/55/16v]

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod top gaiter slightly damaged

slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 25 May 2011 53,443 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak [poss from rocker gasket]

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 24 May 2010 46,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust down pipe braket is badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,086 miles

fuel pump is noisey

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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CW02 UCZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CW02 UCZ, 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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What year was CW02 UCZ registered?

CW02 UCZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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