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AV52 UXO

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UXO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber's corroded.

Stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET PASS STANDARDS MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS CARRIED OUT

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,355 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle wishbones rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear washer and wiper not working

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,203 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through crack/ tear in tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking/ perishing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,181 miles

Nearside and offside rear tread has slight cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,225 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting corroded and snapped

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,810 miles

Minor play in both front lower arm rear bushes and ball joints

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R indicator starting to fade

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,810 miles

Oil leak

O/S/R indicator starting to fade

Minor play in both front lower arm rear bushes and ball joints

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,230 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,177 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 22,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,608 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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AV52 UXO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 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 AV52 UXO, 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 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV52 UXO registered?

AV52 UXO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is AV52 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 UXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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