MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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DA52 SWK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 DA52 SWK, 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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DA52 SWK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 February 2003.
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