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VK52 BZX

2003 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 BZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 115,819 miles

Air bag light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak from rear diff

brake pad warning light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Oct 2012 115,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs light on

bad oil leak from rear diff

brake pad warning light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,502 miles

oil leak from rear diff prop shaft seal in rear diff

rear discs coroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff prop shaft seal in rear diff

rear discs coroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,675 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,796 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small dent in n/s/r wheel,inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,774 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,013 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET VERY POOR CONDITION

N/S/R TYRE LEGAL BUT VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT [[2000MILES MAX]

Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,800 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VK52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK52 BZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK52 BZX registered?

VK52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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