2002 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · CK51 VUY
2002 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 236,998 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CK51 VUY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2014
- 236,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK51 VUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 316 (CK51 VUY) between July 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
CK51 VUY Mileage History
- 03/07/2006113,138 mi
- 06/07/2007125,812 mi+12,674 mi
- 06/07/2007125,814 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/2008141,682 mi+15,868 mi
- 19/09/2008141,683 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/2010166,675 mi+24,992 mi
- 05/01/2010166,675 mi
- 05/01/2011186,432 mi+19,757 mi
- 04/01/2012204,970 mi+18,538 mi
- 05/01/2012205,013 mi+43 mi
- 08/01/2013220,450 mi+15,437 mi
- 12/01/2013220,639 mi+189 mi
- 16/01/2014236,998 mi+16,359 mi
Average of roughly 16,426 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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