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EN52 NPG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,369 mi
Last recorded53,369 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 NPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 51,637 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 51,637 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,312 miles

advise new rear number plate

Fail 24 Feb 2022 38,312 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour white light both front (4.4.3 (a))

advise new rear number plate

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 32,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 32,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 24,482 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 24,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,917 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 19,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 9,424 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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EN52 NPG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN52 NPG, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 NPG?

You can check the full history of EN52 NPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN52 NPG registered?

EN52 NPG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is EN52 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 NPG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 NPG have outstanding finance?

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