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BU52 OJR

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OJR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,121 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 114,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 114,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 109,038 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 13 May 2015 101,499 miles

Front flexible brake pipes showing signs of deterioration.

Rear tyres soon required.

Some wall cracking on offside front tyre.

Fail 13 May 2015 101,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front flexible brake pipes showing signs of deterioration.

Rear tyres soon required.

Some wall cracking on offside front tyre.

Pass 9 May 2014 96,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 89,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 81,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 71,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,048 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 62,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 50,773 miles

Rear no plate getting dirty.

Pass 29 May 2008 43,249 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 43,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,438 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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BU52 OJR is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU52 OJR, 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 BU52 OJR registered?

BU52 OJR is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is BU52 OJR safe to buy?

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