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CW51 AOE

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,658 mi
Last recorded140,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 AOE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 140,658 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 136,707 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2018 131,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,388 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,848 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,845 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

drivers side seatbelt slow to retract back

front exhaust bracket fractured

passenger side rear tyre worn low tread on the outer edge

wiperss meary

Fail 4 Feb 2015 121,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

drivers side seatbelt slow to retract back

front exhaust bracket fractured

passenger side rear tyre worn low tread on the outer edge

wiperss meary

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slow to retract back

front exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slow to retract back

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 19 Jan 2013 113,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 99,786 miles

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

front discs worn slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs ns os worn slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,439 miles

front discs ns os worn slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,829 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

ns os front /rear tyres have damage to outer side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,571 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 32,490 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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CW51 AOE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW51 AOE, 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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CW51 AOE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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