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DX52 TCY

2002 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 TCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 67,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 63,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,338 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 61,018 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,483 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear. Noise from rear, possibly wheel bearing(s) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,649 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,548 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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DX52 TCY is a 2002 BMW 316 in Green 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 DX52 TCY, 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

How do I check the history of DX52 TCY?

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What year was DX52 TCY registered?

DX52 TCY is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 TCY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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