MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air bag warning light is on
air bag warning light is on
o/s front tyre is worn low on inner shoulder
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
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.
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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.
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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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