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CX52 LFD

2002 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 LFD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 94,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,655 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,468 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,449 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,807 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and close to the legal limit

slight bind on offside rear brake (parking brake)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,714 miles

near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,335 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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CX52 LFD 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 82.4%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

CX52 LFD is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is CX52 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 LFD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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