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VA52 WHU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WHU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,789 miles

Engine stalls when cold

Washers weak in operation

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,840 miles

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,961 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,823 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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VA52 WHU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA52 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA52 WHU?

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What year was VA52 WHU registered?

VA52 WHU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is VA52 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 WHU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 WHU have outstanding finance?

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