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BT52 SSZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,358 miles

intermitant running problem/lumpy/reving up by itself

light scratches on screen

n/s/f tyre starting to crack and has a cut(not to cords) in side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,775 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 59,456 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,953 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 SSZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 SSZ registered?

BT52 SSZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BT52 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 SSZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 SSZ have outstanding finance?

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