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AU02 CZE

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 CZE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 150,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning light on dash bulbs ok

hand brake long travel but not excessive

Pass 15 May 2023 140,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

hand brake travel long but not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning on dash lights ok

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,567 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall cracks

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,816 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance on handbrake (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,333 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front xhurst bracket broken

under trays & sill cuvers

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,081 miles

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

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

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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AU02 CZE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU02 CZE, 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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What year was AU02 CZE registered?

AU02 CZE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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