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CX02 VCG

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,910 mi
Last recorded111,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 111,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases trace of body filler on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,966 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,192 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,386 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,884 miles

rear tyres 3mm keep check

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,507 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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CX02 VCG is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX02 VCG, 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 CX02 VCG registered?

CX02 VCG is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is CX02 VCG safe to buy?

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