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SW52HWP
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HWP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 09 Jan 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,502 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,502 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,289 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,024 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,065 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024 7 Jun 20266 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,595 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,343 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,084 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021 7 Jun 20264 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,187 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019 7 Jun 20265 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,241 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,661 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,814 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,889 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,980 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,134 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,566 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 7 Jun 202612 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,483 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,239 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010 7 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,745 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009 7 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,529 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008 7 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,818 MI
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SW52HWP was registered on 2003-02-18
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