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CX52 CXJ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 74,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,241 miles

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

Hand brake nearly at full travel to give sufficient high readings on rollers

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracks

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,140 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 41,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking outter wall

n/s/r tyre cracking outter wall

Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking outter wall

n/s/r tyre cracking outter wall

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,305 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracked

tread cracking on both front tyres

Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,305 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,351 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,560 miles

All four tyres on vehicle are cracking.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,215 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CX52 CXJ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX52 CXJ, 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 CX52 CXJ registered?

CX52 CXJ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is CX52 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 CXJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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