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CU02 DGX

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,096 mi
Last recorded130,096 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 DGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,096 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 130,047 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 125,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,229 miles

rear number plate water marked

Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,531 miles

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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CU02 DGX 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 87.5%.

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 CU02 DGX, 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 CU02 DGX registered?

CU02 DGX is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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