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CU02 DXM

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 DXM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,794 miles

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

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

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

outer plasic side skirts fitted obscuring view of prescribed area corrosion checks on sills

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

outer plasic side skirts fitted obscuring view of prescribed area corrosion checks on sills

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 102,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,953 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 91,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,370 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes / coverd

Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc's corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes / coverd

Pass 18 May 2012 78,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,495 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 64,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 57,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,665 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,005 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,234 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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CU02 DXM is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU02 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

CU02 DXM is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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