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CU52 CGE

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 CGE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge, meets pass criteria

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,597 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,830 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,219 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,719 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,622 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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CU52 CGE is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 CU52 CGE, 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 CU52 CGE registered?

CU52 CGE is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is CU52 CGE safe to buy?

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