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LV52 GXJ

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,327 mi
Last recorded112,327 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,327 miles

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

slight pla both front lower arms rear bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2015 112,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

slight pla both front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2014 106,991 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,991 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,250 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 92,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,566 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,094 miles

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

air-bag light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2008 67,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 62,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,939 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LV52 GXJ is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV52 GXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV52 GXJ registered?

LV52 GXJ is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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