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CX02 KPJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,427 mi
Last recorded88,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,648 miles

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damaged to front bumper

small cut to inner wall of nearside tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,648 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damaged to front bumper

small cut to inner wall of nearside tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,295 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,295 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres worn on edges

front compliance bushes perished

Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres worn on edges both front compliance bushes perished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,561 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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CX02 KPJ 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 66.7%.

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 CX02 KPJ, 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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CX02 KPJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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