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EN52 PPO

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,450 mi
Last recorded106,450 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 PPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,332 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box has a mount broken

Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box has a mount broken

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads are 60 percent worn discs are slightly liped

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs pitted/front pads 50 percent worn

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,419 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,874 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 PPO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 EN52 PPO, 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 EN52 PPO registered?

EN52 PPO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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