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DN52 AYT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear tyres worn on inside edge

advise brake pad wair light on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 128,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear tyres worn on inside edge

advise brake pad wair light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,736 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brakepad light on pads ok

advise engine noisey

Fail 6 Jan 2014 121,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brakepad light on pads ok

advise engine noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 101,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brakes noisy on operation

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,992 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISH MARKS ON SIDEWALLS (OUTER).

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,093 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND O/S/R HAS HEAVY SCUFF DAMAGE ON OUTER SIDEWALL.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,479 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!!! FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,REAR BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

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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DN52 AYT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN52 AYT, 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 DN52 AYT registered?

DN52 AYT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is DN52 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 AYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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