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EY52 CME

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,359 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,358 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,837 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,179 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,486 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2007 64,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,412 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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EY52 CME is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY52 CME, 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

How do I check the history of EY52 CME?

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What year was EY52 CME registered?

EY52 CME is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EY52 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 CME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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