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CX02 ZZC

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,424 mi
Last recorded115,424 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,424 miles

oil leak

Corrosion to all brake hose unions

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and joints

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exh system

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,909 miles

Both front indicator lenses are condensated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tailgate strut noisey on operation

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front indicator lenses are condensated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tailgate strut noisey on operation

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak rocker cover area

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag lamp staying on.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,762 miles

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

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

Air bag lamp staying on.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,359 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,137 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 29 Nov 2008 83,090 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,559 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 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZC, 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 CX02 ZZC registered?

CX02 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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