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VE52 LTK

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,753 mi
Last recorded60,753 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 60,753 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 60,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 58,513 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,181 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,666 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,596 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 53,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,700 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,238 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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VE52 LTK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE52 LTK, 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 VE52 LTK?

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What year was VE52 LTK registered?

VE52 LTK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is VE52 LTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 LTK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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