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BT52 SOC

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SOC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 91,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 89,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,147 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 87,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2021 85,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 84,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 82,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,473 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight lift and wear in both front lower ball joints

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight lift and wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight wear and movement in both front wishbone arm rear support mountains

Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight wear and movement in both front wishbone arm rear support mountains

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,564 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 34,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,547 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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BT52 SOC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT52 SOC, 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 BT52 SOC registered?

BT52 SOC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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