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FM02 CJO

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 CJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,255 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 90,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,810 miles

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

near side front ,and both rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,660 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 77,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,062 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 19 Jan 2006 30,550 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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FM02 CJO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM02 CJO, 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 FM02 CJO registered?

FM02 CJO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is FM02 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 CJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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