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DX52 ZXZ

2002 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,187 mi
Last recorded87,187 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 ZXZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,951 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily perished and cracked around edge of tread 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,642 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 67,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,462 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,429 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,427 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light is lit on the dashboard

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advised s and g check

nearside front tyre is cracking 205/55/16HR 027527

nearside rear tyre is cracking 205/55/16HR 027527

offside front tyre is cracking 205/55/16HR 027527

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,951 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear registration plate is starting to fade

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,843 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 ZXZ is a 2002 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZXZ, 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 DX52 ZXZ registered?

DX52 ZXZ is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is DX52 ZXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 ZXZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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