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CA02 OGS

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 OGS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,508 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 44,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,047 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 38,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 33,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 29,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 26,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,635 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 18,635 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,102 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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CA02 OGS is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA02 OGS, 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 CA02 OGS registered?

CA02 OGS is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is CA02 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 OGS shows 24 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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