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SO52 SMV

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,086 mi
Last recorded144,086 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 SMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 144,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,643 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 132,643 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,763 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking, no cords visible, also nearing limits

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 127,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking, no cords visible, also nearing limits

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on edges

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

airbag light not illuminated

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 121,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on edges

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

airbag light not illuminated

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,752 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 106,077 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,273 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings are noisy slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,273 miles

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings are noisy slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,895 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,144 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,214 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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SO52 SMV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO52 SMV, 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 SO52 SMV registered?

SO52 SMV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is SO52 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 SMV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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