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NT52 VCE

2003 BMW Unknown

Grey Petrol 4390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Unknown95,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 VCE
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 140,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,032 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-o/s/r and n/s/r both upper suspension arms have slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,934 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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NT52 VCE is a 2003 BMW Unknown in Grey with a 4,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 95,980 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 Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NT52 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NT52 VCE registered?

NT52 VCE is a 2003 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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