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BT52 XTZ

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,097 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,497 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 76,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 69,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,133 miles

Engine has a running fault

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,133 miles

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

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

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

Engine has a running fault

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rearmost) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front tyre has radial cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,203 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,864 miles

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,454 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,193 miles

air bag warning light is on

o/s front tyre is worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,216 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,005 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,559 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

BT52 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BT52 XTZ safe to buy?

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