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VE52 KLK

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 KLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear some of under body covered with under sealant

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 139,182 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,720 miles

Advise brake check

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,041 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 115,089 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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 2 Apr 2013 105,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,895 miles

S,R,S.MIL INDCATING A FAULT

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 91,076 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 89,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,491 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,095 miles

Gearbox exhaust bracket is deteriorated

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

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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VE52 KLK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE52 KLK, 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

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What year was VE52 KLK registered?

VE52 KLK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is VE52 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 KLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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