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CX52 OYH

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 OYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,130 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,983 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,731 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front-rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,869 miles

both front to rear brake pipes by rear flex hoses and clips by fuel tank corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front to rear brake pipe has been joined along floor pan

small spits at ends of offsaide wiper blade

Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes by rear flex hoses and clips by fuel tank corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front to rear brake pipe has been joined along floor pan

small spits at ends of offsaide wiper blade

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,923 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,309 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,604 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 OYH is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

CX52 OYH is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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