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GV52 YMM

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,875 mi
Last recorded57,875 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YMM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 34,496 miles

Tyres slightly wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,727 miles

Tyres worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,334 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,649 miles

N/S/R coil spring broken but not insecure or seating incorrectly.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,440 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 11,153 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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GV52 YMM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV52 YMM, 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 GV52 YMM registered?

GV52 YMM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is GV52 YMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 YMM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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