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VE52 LTT

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,601 mi
Last recorded95,601 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 LTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,917 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 86,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 76,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 63,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 53,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,656 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,888 miles

front wiper blades just clearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,733 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 LTT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

VE52 LTT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is VE52 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 LTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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