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CU52 UXJ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,570 mi
Last recorded65,570 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,441 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,858 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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 UXJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

CU52 UXJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CU52 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 UXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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