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CX02 LWY

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,919 mi
Last recorded188,919 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 188,919 miles

advise osf tyre inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 178,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 178,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 163,111 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,579 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,630 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,779 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,875 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,001 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges ok at present

rear tyres worn on inner edges still legal

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,825 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 LWY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX02 LWY, 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 CX02 LWY registered?

CX02 LWY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is CX02 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 LWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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