MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/2 OF LIGHT NOT WORKING, CAN STILL BE SEEN FROM A REASONABLE DISTANCE (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH, LENSES ALSO MISSING (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/2 OF LIGHT NOT WORKING, CAN STILL BE SEEN FROM A REASONABLE DISTANCE (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still fully supported)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST52 FWH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 ST52 FWH, 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 ST52 FWH registered?
ST52 FWH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2003.
Is ST52 FWH safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST52 FWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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