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SR52 GDF

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak at engine bay

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,116 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak at engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake hoses slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 85,731 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake hoses slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r light lense damaged

slight wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,550 miles

corrosion n/s/r & o/s/f brake pipe

wear o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,537 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s/r & o/s/f brake pipe

wear o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,074 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount damaged

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2013 66,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount damaged

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,773 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

g/box exhaust mount burst

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2012 59,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

g/box exhaust mount burst

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,232 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2010 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage (cut)

Fail 24 Jan 2010 42,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage (cut)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,191 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,084 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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SR52 GDF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR52 GDF, 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 SR52 GDF registered?

SR52 GDF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SR52 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR52 GDF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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