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CN52 RZX

2002 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 RZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,250 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter covered in oil

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

car has been lowered

Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,646 miles

car has been lowered

Fail 27 Apr 2019 114,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

car has been lowered

Pass 3 May 2018 100,423 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 May 2017 93,200 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount snaped

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 64,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 59,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,077 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 43,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 40,450 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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CN52 RZX is a 2002 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CN52 RZX, 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 CN52 RZX registered?

CN52 RZX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CN52 RZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN52 RZX shows 18 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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