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CV02 UZJ

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 UZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 75,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,244 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 67,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 62,031 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly leaking

Pass 21 May 2018 55,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,118 miles

engine cover /under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 43,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,938 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,149 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,945 miles

NSF tyre has surface cracking on outer sidewall

NSR tyre has surface cracking on outer sidewall

OSR tyre has surface cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,545 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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CV02 UZJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV02 UZJ, 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 CV02 UZJ registered?

CV02 UZJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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